Ancient Civilization Review
Explore the fascinating civilizations of Inca, Maya, and Aztec through their farming techniques, staple crops, government structures, and cultural practices. Uncover historical facts with this engaging review.
Ancient Civilization Review
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Inca • The method of farming in which steps were cut into mountain-sides is known as…
Inca • The method of farming in which steps were cut into mountain-sides is known as… • Terracing
Inca • What was the staple crop for the Inca? (Hint: They grew over 200 types of them!)
Inca • What was the staple crop for the Inca? (Hint: They grew over 200 types of them!) • Potatoes
Inca • In order to know where to make their first city, the Inca believed a sign would be when a bolt of _______ sank into the ground for the first time. • A. Wheat • B. Sun/Lightning • C. Rain • D. Serpent
Inca • In order to know where to make their first city, the Inca believed a sign would be when a bolt of _______ sank into the ground for the first time. • A. Wheat • B. Sun/Lightning • C. Rain • D. Serpent
Inca • The Inca government was headed by an emperor. He had ______ governors related to him that helped rule the parts of his land. • 1 • 20 • 5 • 4
Inca • The Inca government was headed by an emperor. He had ______ governors related to him that helped rule the parts of his land. • 1 • 20 • 5 • 4
Inca • What mountain range did the Inca people live in?
Inca • What mountain range did the Inca people live in? • Andes Mountains
Inca • True or False: The Inca civilization stretched from Mexico to South America.
Inca • True or False: The Inca civilization stretched from Mexico to South America. • False
Inca • Who led the Spanish conquest of the Incas?
Inca • Who led the Spanish conquest of the Incas? • Francisco Pizzaro
Maya • Hieroglyphs were part of the Mayan ______ system. a. Math b. Writing c. Religion
Maya • Hieroglyphs were part of the Mayan ______ system. a. Math b. Writing c. Religion
Maya • True or False: The Maya lived in current day Mexico and Central America.
Maya • True or False: The Maya lived in current day Mexico and Central America. • True
Maya • About when did the Maya civilization peak?
Maya • About when did the Maya civilization peak? • 250-900 C.E.
Maya • Chichen Itza was an observatory the people used to study what?
Maya • Chichen Itza was an observatory the people used to study what? • Astronomy
Maya • What farming technique was used by the Mayas?
Maya • What farming technique was used by the Mayas? • Slash and burn
Maya/Aztec • The major crop for both of these civilizations was… • A. Grain • B. Mangos • C. Maize • D. Potatoes
Maya/Aztec • The major crop for both of these civilizations was… • A. Grain • B. Mangos • C. Maize • D. Potatoes
Aztec • The capital of the Aztec, Tenochtitlan, was located where present day ______ stands.
Aztec • The capital of the Aztec, Tenochtitlan, was located where present day ______ stands. • Mexico City
Aztec • Who led the Spanish expedition to conquer the Aztec empire?
Aztec • Who led the Spanish expedition to conquer the Aztec empire? • Hernando Cortes
Aztec • Who would have been included as a noble in the Aztec society? Choose all that are correct. • Judges • High priests • Farmers • Good warriors
Aztec • Who would have been included as a noble in the Aztec society? Choose all that are correct. • Judges • High priests • Farmers • Good warriors
Aztec • True or False. The Aztec empire was in current day Mexico.
Aztec • True or False. The Aztec empire was in current day Mexico. • True
Aztec • About when (year) when did the Aztec empire thrive?
Aztec • About when (year) when did the Aztec empire thrive? • 1200s
Aztec • According to the Aztec the best sacrifice was not just a human – but this organ.
Aztec • According to the Aztec the best sacrifice was not just a human – but this organ. • Heart (live)
