Question 1

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Mayas?

Accepted Answer

The Mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent.

Answer

The Mayas were ruled by representatives from different city-states.

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The Maya civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.

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The Maya civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.

Question 2

Cuzco was once a large city in the

Accepted Answer

Inca civilization

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Maya civilization

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Aztec civilization

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Zapotec civilization

Question 3

Which of the following civilizations was polytheistic?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Incan

Answer

Mayan

Answer

Aztec

Question 4

The Aztec Civilization was located where?

Accepted Answer

Central America

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South America

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North America

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Spain

Question 5

Which civilization was known for construction earthen pyramids and stone monuments

Accepted Answer

Olmecs

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Aztec

Answer

Incan

Answer

Mayan

Question 6

Which civilization disappeared and left abandoned cities?

Accepted Answer

Mayan

Answer

Zapotecs

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Aztec

Answer

Incan

Question 7

Tenochititlan was the capital of which civilization?

Accepted Answer

Aztec

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Cherokee

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Mayan

Answer

Incan

Question 8

Which of the following features was NOT present in Tenochtitlan

Accepted Answer

Churches

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Zoos

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Pyramids

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Schools

Question 9

When did the Spanish conquer the Incan civilization?

Accepted Answer

1572

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1492

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1571

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1521

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Incas?

Accepted Answer

Established schools

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Maintained roads

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the city of Cuzco

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Located in South America

Question 11

Human sacrifice was a characteristic of which  of the following civilizations?

Accepted Answer

ALL

Answer

Incas

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Aztecs

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Mayan

Question 12

The Mayas were known for which of the following farming techniques?

Accepted Answer

Slash-and-burn

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Mixed cropping

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Crop rotation

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Terrace farming

Question 13

Ancient Mesoamerica is modern day...

Accepted Answer

Mexico/Central America

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Spain/Mexico

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South America/Mexico

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Mexico/North America

Question 14

The "Pax Mayan" period took place between which years?

Accepted Answer

200-900 A.D.

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400 B.C. - 1517 A.D.

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1200-1576

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1200-1527

Question 15

Which civilization is the oldest civilization of the "New World"

Accepted Answer

Olmec

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Sumerian

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Aztec

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Mayan

Question 16

The Mayan civilization contributed all of the following  to society EXCEPT.

Accepted Answer

Concrete

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Calendar

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Chocolate

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Astronomy

Question 17

Which European country was the first to make conquest in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 18

What was the capital of the Mayan civilization?

Accepted Answer

Tikal

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Tenochtitlan

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Cuzco

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Calakmul

Question 19

Which civilization built their civilization in the rain forest?

Accepted Answer

Mayan

Answer

Incan

Answer

Olmec

Answer

Aztec

Question 20

A strong military was critical to which of the following civilizations to maintain control.

Accepted Answer

Aztec

Answer

Mayan

Answer

Olmec

Answer

Incan

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