Civilizations in North and South America — Quiz

Question 1

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Mayas?

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The Mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns?

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The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.

Question 3

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs?

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The Aztec civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.

Question 4

Inca civilization was structured as

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a large empire with one ruler.

Question 5

How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization?

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The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs’ early practices.

Question 6

Cuzco was once a large city in the

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Inca civilization.

Question 7

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

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made regular payments to the emperor.

Question 8

The Mesoamerican leader Pakal the Great was

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the king of a Maya city-state.

Question 9

In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as

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the emperor.

Question 10

What did the Mayas develop?

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a calendar based on a solar year of 365 days

Civilizations in North and South America — Quiz Answers