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

How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar?

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Both civilizations played a ball game with hoops.

Question 3

The Incas developed a record-keeping system using

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knots and designs in strings.

Question 4

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 5

In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as

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the emperor.

Question 6

This map shows the location of the Olmec civilization in the area shaded orange.

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the Maya

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which action of the Aztec civilization was adopted from the Maya?

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creating a stone solar calendar

Question 10

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.

Civilizations in North and South America Answers