Maya * Aztec * Inca
TEST
Name:______________________________________Blk:____
Part I: Multiple Choice. Select the correct answer that corresponds to the statement.
1. Montezuma II was the famous leader of this civilization:
a. Maya
b. Aztec
c. Inca
d. Both A and B
e. All of the above
2. Used an accounting device known as the quipu:
a. Maya
b. Aztec
c. Inca
d. Both A and B
e. All of the above
3. Were polytheistic, believing in more than one god.
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
4. Created an extensive causeway system surrounding their city:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
5. Did not use currency but had a labor tribute force called Mit’a:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
6. Established a writing system on bark paper known as codex:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
7. Created chinampas, farm plots sometimes called “floating gardens”:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
8. Established a calendar that reflected the gods:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
9. Religion played a major role in their society
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
10. This civilization settled in modern day Mexico City, Mexico:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
11. Settled on the western coast of South America:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
12. Known as pyramid builders:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
13. The end of this civilization is a mystery:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
14. Practiced human sacrifices:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above.
15. Created a social welfare state that cared for the people:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
16. Pachacuti was a famous leader of this civilization:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
17. Tikal was a major city in which civilization:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
18. Which civilization had extensive roads:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
19. Obsidian was used as a part of which religious culture:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
20. A form of sport similar to baseball was practiced by:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
21. This group treated mummies as if they were still living:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
22. Which civilization attributes disease and European conquest to its decline:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both B and C
e.
All of the above
23. This civilization formed a triple alliance:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
24. This civilization was located on the western coast of South America:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
25. Which civilization excelled in Math and Astronomy created the concept of 0:
a.
Maya
b.
Aztec
c.
Inca
d.
Both A and B
e.
All of the above
Part II: Write a short answer to any TWO of the following:
*Describe the history of the Mexican flag
*Tell how religion changed the military strategy of the Aztecs
*Describe the economy of the Incas.
*Explain two similarities between Aztec, Mayan, Incan and other civilizations
*Describe the writing forms of the two group with established writing.