Question 1

Which ancient civilization is famous for creating massive stone heads weighing several tons?

Accepted Answer

Olmec

Answer

Inca

Answer

Maya

Answer

Aztec

Question 2

What was the purpose of El Caracol at Chichen Itza?

Accepted Answer

To track stars and planets

Answer

To house royalty

Answer

To perform religious sacrifices

Answer

To store grain

Question 3

Where was the political and spiritual center of the Inca Empire located?

Accepted Answer

Cusco

Answer

Tenochtitlán

Answer

Machu Picchu

Answer

Tikal

Question 4

Which civilization built the Templo Mayor, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc?

Accepted Answer

Aztec

Answer

Inca

Answer

Olmec

Answer

Maya

Question 5

What was one of the earliest Olmec capital cities?

Accepted Answer

San Lorenzo

Answer

Chichen Itza

Answer

La Venta

Answer

Tikal

Question 6

The Maya city of Tikal was known for its:

Accepted Answer

Stepped pyramids

Answer

Colossal stone heads

Answer

Agricultural terraces

Answer

Astronomical observatory

Question 7

Which ancient site was built as an Inca royal retreat high in the Andes?

Accepted Answer

Machu Picchu

Answer

Tenochtitlán

Answer

Cusco

Answer

Tikal

Question 8

What achievement were the Maya particularly known for developing?

Accepted Answer

An advanced calendar system

Answer

Terrace farming

Answer

Stone head sculptures

Answer

Gold metalworking

Question 9

Where was the Olmec site of La Venta located?

Accepted Answer

Tabasco, Mexico

Answer

Peru

Answer

Guatemala

Answer

Yucatán, Mexico

Question 10

What architectural feature demonstrates the Inca's incredible engineering skills at their capital?

Accepted Answer

Precise stonework

Answer

Adobe buildings

Answer

Wooden temples

Answer

Mud brick construction

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