WorksheetsSS EOQ 1 Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 41mins
A lake is: Choose the best definition.
always contains fresh water
a body of water surrounded by land
stays the same size forever
is the same depth as the rivers that run into it
How are lakes important to people all over the world?
They provide water for crops
They provide transportation routes
They provide sources for food
All of the above
What is the correct definition for the term "natural resource"?
something from nature that is useful to humans
a part of an ocean extending into land
a path for traveling from one place to another
to change the path of a river
Where was the Maya civilization located?
in present-day Argentina
in present-day Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula
in present-day Brazil
in and around the Andes Mountains
Which were the tallest and most important buildings in Maya cities?
pyramids or temples
storehouses for food
observatories to study the stars
ball courts
The Maya had advanced scientific knowledge. What did they create?
a system of clocks
Calendars
telescopes
a system of numbers
Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?
in Cuzco in present-day Peru
in Tenochtitlán in present-day Mexico
on an island in the Caribbean
in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula
Which word best describes the Aztec before they built their empire?
sailors
wanderers
farmers
scientists
Using what you know about lakes and natural resources, which choice best explains why early civilizations often settled near lakes?
Lakes never change size, so they make perfect borders
Lakes offer fresh water, food sources, and transportation routes
Lakes are always salt water, which keeps crops pest-free
Lakes are deeper than rivers, so they cannot be crossed
Based on Maya achievements, which decision would most help a Maya ruler plan planting seasons?
Use the calendars developed by Maya scientists
Measure time with a system of clocks
Follow the path of rivers to decide where to farm
Ask ball court judges to set the harvest dates
Strategic thinking: The Aztec chose Tenochtitlán as their capital. Which factor would make this location strong for defense and trade?
It was in the Andes Mountains, far from other people
It was in present-day Brazil with many ocean harbors
It was in present-day Mexico, where lakes and causeways allowed movement and protection
It was on a Caribbean island with no fresh water
Aztec warriors were best known for what characteristic?
being kind
being talented musicians
being strong and mighty
being great road builders
Place the Aztec social groups in order from highest to lowest rank: Emperor, Priest, Noble, Warriors, Merchants and artisans, Farmers and workers. Write just the ordered list separated by commas.
(a)
What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán?
It was surrounded by dense rainforest
It had a network of expertly built stone roads
It was built on an island
It was built high in the mountains
Which region did the Inca rule?
central Mesoamerica
east coast of Central America
Gulf coast of South America
Pacific coast of South America
Which mountain range runs through the middle of the Inca Empire?
Atlas
Rockies
Andes
Himalayas
Who was the Sapa Inca?
sole ruler of the Inca Empire
Inca god of the sun
Inca high priest in charge of sacrifices
wife of the Inca emperor
The official known as the "He-Who-Sees-Everything" served what role?
The main Inca god
an Inca tax collector and matchmaker
the Sapa Inca
a priest who lived on top of Machu Picchu
How were the Inca able to farm on mountainsides?
They used alpacas to plow for them
They cut terraces into the land
They planted crops with long roots
They built the Royal Road
For what purpose did the Inca use quipu?
to cross a river
to cure an illness
to kill an enemy
to record information
Which statement best explains why Tenochtitlán’s location helped the Aztecs defend their capital?
An island setting made it harder for enemies to attack across water
Dense rainforest hid the city from invaders
High mountain peaks blocked all roads to the city
Desert sands kept horses from reaching the city
Explain how terrace farming solved a problem faced by the Inca. Provide one reason using evidence from the content.
Which leader would have the highest authority in the Aztec social structure described?
Warriors
Merchants and artisans
Priest
Emperor
Write whether the Andes Mountains helped or hindered the Inca Empire. State what you think one helpful or challenging effect it had.
Which feature is most closely associated with the skill of Inca stonework?
Huge blocks fitted together without mortar
Wooden walls joined with pegs
Clay bricks baked in ovens
Marble columns carved in one piece
What evidence shows the Sapa Inca held ultimate power in the empire?
Which job would most likely belong to the "He-Who-Sees-Everything" based on his title?
organizing music festivals
collecting taxes and arranging marriages
leading armies in battle
carving stones for temples
Select the statement that best compares Aztec warriors to Inca farmers based on the content.
Aztec warriors were known for fierce fighting, while Inca farmers adapted to mountains by building terraces
Aztec warriors built island cities, while Inca farmers lived on the coast
Aztec warriors used quipu, while Inca farmers worshipped the Andes
Aztec warriors were tax collectors, while Inca farmers were matchmakers
What did Moctezuma and Atahualpa have in common?
They were Spanish conquerors.
They were emperors taken hostage by the Spanish invaders.
They were cities destroyed by the Spanish.
They were languages spoken by the Inca and Aztec.
Match each word to its correct definition: empire; engineer; nomadic; temple.
empire → a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler; engineer → someone who uses science and math to design useful objects or buildings; nomadic → moving around often in search of food; temple → a building with religious use or meaning
empire → moving around often in search of food; engineer → a building with religious use or meaning; nomadic → a group of territories under one ruler; temple → someone who designs buildings with math and science
empire → someone who uses science and math; engineer → a city that is an independent state; nomadic → a special journey with a goal; temple → a picture or symbol representing a sound
Match the words to the correct definition: hieroglyph; sacrifice; city-state; expedition.
hieroglyph → a picture or symbol representing an idea, object, syllable, or sound; sacrifice → to give or to kill something for a religious purpose; city-state → a city that is an independent political state with its own ruling government; expedition → a special journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal
hieroglyph → a city with its own ruling government; sacrifice → a special journey for a goal; city-state → a symbol representing a sound; expedition → to give or kill something for religion
hieroglyph → moving around often; sacrifice → designing useful buildings; city-state → territories under one ruler; expedition → a building with religious use
Who was the Aztec ruler in 1519?
Hernán Cortés
Moctezuma II
Atahualpa
Francisco Pizarro
Name one animal that was culturally important to the Inca and explain its use or meaning.
Explain one strategy the Spanish used in the conquest of the Aztecs and its impact on the empire.
Which Spanish leader led the invasion of the Aztec Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
Huayna Capac
Which vocabulary term best describes a city that rules itself like an independent country?
empire
city-state
temple
expedition
Choose the correct definition of empire.
a building with religious use or meaning
moving around often in search of food
a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler
a special journey taken by a group with a clear purpose
Which word names someone who uses science and math to design useful objects or buildings?
engineer
nomadic
sacrifice
temple
Complete the sentence with the exact term: In 1519, the Spanish encountered the Aztec ruler named (a) .
Why did taking Atahualpa hostage matter during the Spanish conquest of the Inca? Provide a reason based on leadership and control.
What was the main purpose of the Inca terraces?
To create flat land for farming on mountains
To build houses for the Sapa Inca
To hold religious ceremonies
To store water for the city
Which civilization is known for developing a writing system using hieroglyphs?
Maya
Aztec
Olmec
Inca
What role did lakes play in the development of ancient civilizations?
They were avoided due to dangerous animals
They prevented trade between cities
They were used only for religious rituals
They provided fresh water and supported agriculture
What was the main crop for the Maya people?
Beans
Squash
Corn
Chili peppers
The Mayans had many different areas with different rulers called
countries
empires
squads
city-states
The ______ were located in Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula. They believed in human sacrifice as part of their religion.
Aztecs
Olmec
Incas
Mayas
What was a key feature of Mayan architecture?
Skyscrapers
Domes
Step pyramids
Suspension bridges
What might happen to you if you lost a game of Pok-ta-pok?
They would give you gold.
They would give you jewelry.
They might use you as a sacrifice to the gods.
True or False: The Maya people had no way of writing or doing math.
True
False
What was the most common job of the Maya people?
hunting
fishing
farming
What structures would an archaeologist most likely find among the ruins of a Maya city?
suspension bridges
canals
Pok-ta-pok ball courts
What was the Mayan calendar based on?
The movement of the Sun
The phases of the Moon
The positions of stars
All of the above
