Civilizations in North and South America Answers

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What did the Chavín and the Inca have in common?

A
Both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains.
B
Both civilizations lived along the Gulf Coast.
C
Both civilizations fell around 200 BCE.
D
Both civilizations fell in the 1530s.
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In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as

A
a chief.
B
a farmer.
C
the emperor.
D
the overseer
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Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns?

A
The Chavíns developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
B
The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.
C
The Chavín civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.
D
The Chavíns were run by representatives from different city-states.
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The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

A
were governed directly by the emperor.
B
made regular payments to the emperor.
C
acted as powerful independent city-states.
D
surrounded the main Aztec city-state.
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Which action of the Aztec civilization was adopted from the Maya?

A
mandating childhood education
B
unifying a central government
C
creating a stone solar calendar
D
ruling with a singular emperor
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Which current artifacts reflect the influence of the Olmec civilization on Mayan culture?

A
ancient maps
B
written manuscripts
C
temples and pyramids
D
metal household artifacts
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How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization?

A
The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs’ early practices.
B
The Mayas were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Olmecs came later and rejected most of the Mayas’ early practices.
C
The Olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s.
D
The Maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Olmec civilization declined after years of warfare.
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This photo shows an early Mesoamerican structure, specifically from the Zapotec Culture.

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A
creating terraces for farm fields
B
practicing religious ceremonies
C
playing a ball game with stone hoops
D
protecting a city from invading armies
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Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs?

A
The Aztecs developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
B
The Aztec civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.
C
The Aztec civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.
D
The Aztecs were ruled by representatives from different city-states.
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This photo shows an archeological site at Machu Picchu.

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A
the Aztec
B
the Chavín
C
the Inca
D
the Maya

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