Civilizations in North and South America

Question 1

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

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creating a stone solar calendar

Question 2

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

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made regular payments to the emperor.

Question 3

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 4

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

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playing a ball game with stone hoops

Question 5

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 6

The Olmec people

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constructed giant stone monuments.

Question 7

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 8

How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar?

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Both civilizations played a ball game with hoops.

Question 9

The Mesoamerican leader Pakal the Great was

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the king of a Maya city-state.

Question 10

Cuzco was once a large city in the

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Inca civilization.

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