Civilizations in North and South America Answers

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How was the Maya government different from the Aztec and Inca governments?

A
The Maya were not organized into independent city-states.
B
The Maya were ruled by a democratically elected leader.
C
The Maya were not united under a single emperor.
D
The Maya were ruled by a single high priest.
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✔ CDIH

A
✔ C
B
D
C
I
D
H
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BCD✔ I

A
B
B
C
C
D
D
✔ I
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A✔ EFH

A
A
B
✔ E
C
F
D
H
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AE✔ FG

A
A
B
E
C
✔ F
D
G
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AEF✔ H

A
A
B
E
C
F
D
✔ H
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✔ AEFI

A
✔ A
B
E
C
F
D
I
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IncaAztecMaya

A
Inca
B
Aztec
C
Maya
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BF✔ DI

A
B
B
F
C
✔ D
D
I
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What did the Maya and Aztec have in common? Select all that apply.

A
their system of government
B
their technological achievements
C
their type of religion
D
their system of roads
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What is the purpose of this chart?

A
to show the populations of the largest cities in the world
B
to show the populations of major cities today
C
to show the populations of major cities in 1500
D
to show the populations of major cities in Europe
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Which two cities are about the same size?

A
Paris and London
B
London and Rome
C
Constantinople and Rome
D
Constantinople and Tenochtitlán
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What was the main purpose of the calpulli?

A
to control land
B
to fight battles
C
to hunt animals
D
to lead worship
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What does this passage show about Aztec society?

A
People could change their roles easily.
B
People had clearly defined roles.
C
People could choose their own destiny.
D
People thought children should have easy lives.
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How did the Olmec civilization influence Maya architecture?

A
The Olmec's use of metal in buildings led the Maya to develop steel-framed pyramids.
B
The platform mounds of the Olmec inspired the Maya to create similar structures.
C
The Olmec's intricate paintings led the Maya to decorate the interiors of their temples with similar art.
D
The Olmec's wooden structures were used as a model for Maya homes.
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How did the Andean peoples influence Inca agriculture?

A
They taught the Inca how to farm in the desert using desert faming methods.
B
They provided the Inca with modern machinery to farm on flat land, not slopes.
C
They introduced the Inca to terrace farming, which helps stop soil from washing away.
D
They helped the Inca develop a system where no irrigation was needed for farming.
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Use the drop-down menus to choose the letter that correctly identifies each geographical feature or civilization.

Answers:
Andes Mountains::I
Caribbean Sea::F
The Inca::H
Pacific Ocean::A
The Maya::D

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