civilizations of the americas unit test 1A
1. What is the significance of the Mayan calendar system?
a) It accurately predicted eclipses and other celestial events
b) It was used for tracking agriculture seasons
c) It was used for recording historical events
d) It was used for religious ceremonies
2. Which civilization built massive stone cities in the Andes Mountains, including Machu Picchu?
a) Aztecs
b) Incas
c) Olmecs
d) Maya
3. What was a key aspect of the Aztec economy?
a) Trade with European nations
b) Agriculture and tribute from conquered lands
c) Mining precious metals
d) Slave labor
4. The Olmecs are best known for their:
a) Development of writing
b) Construction of large pyramids
c) Mysterious stone heads
d) Sophisticated astronomy
5. Which civilization used human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals?
a) Olmecs
b) Incas
c) Aztecs
d) Mayans
6. What was a major achievement of the Mayan civilization?
a) Inventing the wheel
b) Building aqueducts for irrigation
c) Developing a complex writing system
d) Establishing a strong central government
7. Which civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics?
a) Aztecs
b) Olmecs
c) Incas
d) Mayans
8. What was the main reason for the decline of the Maya civilization?
a) Invasion by European colonizers
b) Drought and environmental degradation
c) Defeat in battles with neighboring civilizations
d) Internal political strife and rebellion
9. Which civilization built a system of roads and bridges that stretched across their empire?
a) Olmecs
b) Aztecs
c) Incas
d) Mayans
10. How did the Aztecs establish alliances with neighboring civilizations?
a) Through trade agreements
b) Through military conquest
c) Through cultural exchange and marriage alliances
d) Through tribute payments