How do scholars think the Inca used the quipu?
(1 point)
Responses
as a writing system to record information about the ruler
as a writing system to record information about the ruler
as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals
as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals
as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom
as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom
as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic informatio
n and census data
How do scholars think the Inca used the quipu?
(1 point)
Responses
as a writing system to record information about the ruler
as a writing system to record information about the ruler
as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals
as part of the costume of the priest when performing rituals
as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom
as a weapon, similar to an axe, to enforce laws in the kingdom
as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information
as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information
as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information
What was the purpose of the Maya tzolkin?
(1 point)
Responses
to relate events to the solar year
to relate events to the solar year
to measure longer periods of time
to measure longer periods of time
to calculate the timing of religious events
to calculate the timing of religious events
to determine the position of the planets
to calculate the timing of religious events
Which major mathematical idea did the Aztecs develop?
(1 point)
Responses
a 365-day solar calendar
a 365-day solar calendar
the concept of zero
the concept of zero
a numbering system based on 20
a numbering system based on 20
a counting system of three symbols
the concept of zero
ow did the worship of the god Inti help unify the Inca empire?
(1 point)
Responses
The high priest served only one year, and then the next priest would be chosen from a new region.
The high priest served only one year, and then the next priest would be chosen from a new region.
The god’s priests and attendants traveled about the empire conducting sacred rites.
The god’s priests and attendants traveled about the empire conducting sacred rites.
Inti was a supreme deity that many Andean people honored, so that created a shared bond.
Inti was a supreme deity that many Andean people honored, so that created a shared bond.
Inti’s female attendants were selected from each region of the Inca empire.
Inti was a supreme deity that many Andean people honored, so that created a shared bond.
Which language did the Inca speak?
(1 point)
Responses
Nahuatl
Nahuatl
Yucatecan
Yucatecan
Huari
Huari
Quechua
Quechua
Which Moche idea did the Inca use to communicate within their empire?
(1 point)
Responses
quipu to record important information
quipu to record important information
systems of relay runners to carry messages
systems of relay runners to carry messages
codes written in hieroglyphs
codes written in hieroglyphs
networks of beacon fires to signal about threats
systems of relay runners to carry messages
What was the initial purpose of the Iroquois League of the Northeast?
(1 point)
Responses
to unite under one ruling emperor
to unite under one ruling emperor
to share resources amongst neighboring tribes
to share resources amongst neighboring tribes
to create a unified front against potential invaders
to create a unified front against potential invaders
to prevent war amongst tribes in the Iroquois cultural group
to prevent war amongst tribes in the Iroquois cultural group
How did the potlatch help the societies of the Northwest?
(1 point)
Responses
In the potlatch ceremony, wealth was redistributed, creating balance within the tribes.
In the potlatch ceremony, wealth was redistributed, creating balance within the tribes.
During the potlatch ceremony, goods were brought to one ruler, who unified the tribes.
During the potlatch ceremony, goods were brought to one ruler, who unified the tribes.
By attending potlatch, members of neighboring tribes were guaranteed safety from invaders.
By attending potlatch, members of neighboring tribes were guaranteed safety from invaders.
The potlatch ceremony was created as a way to welcome new tribes into the existing nation.
In the potlatch ceremony, wealth was redistributed, creating balance within the tribes.
In what is today the southwestern United States, which successful farming strategy did early Native American groups use?
(1 point)
Responses
giant earthwork mounds
giant earthwork mounds
complex irrigation systems
complex irrigation systems
large permanent settlements
large permanent settlements
trade with Mesoamericans
complex irrigation systems
Which statement best compares the parts men and women played in Iroquois League councils?
(1 point)
Responses
Council members were men and women, but each clan’s male chiefs could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were men and women, but each clan’s male chiefs could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were men, but each clan’s “clan mother” could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were men, but each clan’s “clan mother” could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were village chiefs, but each clan’s “council of mothers” could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were village chiefs, but each clan’s “council of mothers” could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were women, but each clan’s village chiefs could name or remove them from the council.
Council members were men and women, but each clan’s male chiefs could name or remove them from the council.
Which of the following is one of the ways that climate and environment affected the development of civilization in North America?
(1 point)
Responses
The Adena and Hopewell peoples were isolated by environment and were unable to engage in trade.
The Adena and Hopewell peoples were isolated by environment and were unable to engage in trade.
The Hohokam people in the desert were unable to farm because of the climate.
The Hohokam people in the desert were unable to farm because of the climate.
Populations in the Northwest used their bountiful natural resources for food and trade.
Populations in the Northwest used their bountiful natural resources for food and trade.
The Mississippians were forced to build ceremonial burial mounds rather than their traditional grave markers.
Populations in the Northwest used their bountiful natural resources for food and trade.
What innovation enabled the Maya to adapt to their tropical environment and build a great civilization?
(1 point)
Responses
the construction of raised fields along rivers
the construction of raised fields along rivers
the distribution of food according to social rank
the distribution of food according to social rank
the expansion of trade to obtain food crops
the expansion of trade to obtain food crops
the use of artificial islands to grow lake-bed gardens
the use of artificial islands to grow lake-bed gardens
In what ways did the Olmec most clearly influence both the Maya and the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
construction of pyramid-shaped temples
construction of pyramid-shaped temples
organization of independent city-states
organization of independent city-states
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
construction of pyramid-shaped temples, inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
According to your knowledge of Aztec society, a member of which of the following classes most likely recorded the text?
(1 point)
Responses
nobles
nobles
serfs
serfs
priests
priests
traders
traders
priests
Which culture first developed an understanding of the concept of zero?
(1 point)
Responses
Olmec
Olmec
Maya
Maya
Aztec
Aztec
Mexica
Maya
What benefit did conquest most likely offer the Aztecs?
(1 point)
Responses
gaining access to more resources
gaining access to more resources
learning how to farm the land
learning how to farm the land
expansion of their trading alliances
expansion of their trading alliances
exposure to a writing system and a number system
gaining access to more resources
Which of the following methods helped the Maya support their growing population?
(1 point)
Responses
constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
burning down forests to clear land for planting crops
burning down forests to clear land for planting crops
building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec
building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec
harvesting forest herbs, seeds, and leaves to enhance their diet
constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
Which group of people shared the characteristics described in this text?
The Olmec also invented a calendar, and they carved hieroglyphic writing into stone.
(1 point)
Responses
the Maya
the Maya
the Inca
the Inca
the Natchez
the Natchez
the Inuit
the Maya
What is the main difference between the Aztec and Maya regarding the governing of their societies?
(1 point)
Responses
The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.
The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.
The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.
The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.
The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.
The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
For which of the following did the Maya use their stone palaces? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
location for government events
location for government events
public art gallery
public art gallery
trade center
trade center
burial place for farmers
burial place for farmers
homes for royal families
location for government events, public art gallery, homes for royal families
Which of the following best describes an advantage of cooperation between Maya cities?
(1 point)
Responses
Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.
Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.
Rivalry between city states was prevented.
Rivalry between city states was prevented.
Travel along shared rivers was limited.
Travel along shared rivers was limited.
Trade allowed access to needed resources.