Civilizations in North and South America

Question 1

This photo shows an early Mesoamerican structure, specifically from the Zapotec Culture.

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playing a ball game with stone hoops

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

How did older civilizations change the way the Maya and Aztec people practiced their religion?

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The Maya and Aztec were shaped by the Olmec as seen in their many-god beliefs and pyramid temples.

Question 4

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

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made regular payments to the emperor.

Question 5

The Incas developed a record-keeping system using

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knots and designs in strings.

Question 6

This photo shows an archeological site at Machu Picchu.

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the Inca

Question 7

Cuzco was once a large city in the

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Inca civilization.

Question 8

Which was a practice shared by the Maya, the Inca, and the Aztec civilizations?

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They all built temples for worship.

Question 9

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 10

Which current artifacts reflect the influence of the Olmec civilization on Mayan culture?

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temples and pyramids

Civilizations in North and South America Answers