Geograpghy
How would you describe where Mesoamerica is located?
A. It extends from Eastern North America to the Center of South America
B. A. It extends from the Southern parts of North America to the eastern part of South America
C. A. It extends from North part of Mexico America to the tip of South America
D. It extends from middle of present day Mexico to the Central part of Central America
What is Answer choice D
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D. It extends from middle of present day Mexico to the Central part of Central America
The Olmec people were divided into social class based on what?
A. Strength and Power
B. Wealth and Size of power
C. Wealth and Power
D. Family Size and Power
what is C
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C. Wealth and Power
Which is NOT a crop grown in Mesoamerica?
A. Maize
B. Potatoes
C.Squash
D. Beans
What is B
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B. Potatoes
Which is NOT the reason why Maya used calendars?
A. to record birthdates
B. to record marriage dates
C. to honor their gods on the right dates
D. to know when to go to war
What is D
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D. to know when to go to war
Which is NOT a physical feature of the interior of Mesoamerica
A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Prairies
D. Highlands
What is C
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C. Prairies
Who were the most powerful classes in the Olmec Civilization
A. Priest and craftspeople
B. Farmers and Merchants
C. Priests and Government officials
D. Government officials and famers
What is C
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C. Priests and Government officials
What do cenotes provide for the people of Mesoamerica?
A. Frequent Rain
B. Drinking Water
C. Swimming Pools
D. Clean homes
What is B
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B. Drinking Water
What did the Aztec call themselves when they were just one of the many Mesoamerican people?
A. Mexico
B. Texcoco
C. Maya
D. Olmec
What is A
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A. Mexico
How did the landscape of Mesoamerica influence the people who lived there?
A. It help them create new languages
B. It Forced them to move away from the region
C. It help them develop unique cultures
D.It made them want to spend time in the ocean.
What is C
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C. It help them develop unique cultures
Why are the Olmec called the "Mother Civilization" of Mesoamerica?
A. They directly influenced all of Mesoamerican civilizations that followed
B. They Believed that mother were the most important members of society
C. They Had form of government in which only mothers were allowed to rule
D. They held an annual meeting of Mesoamerican mothers to discuss child rearing.
What is A
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A. They directly influenced all of Mesoamerican civilizations that followed
Why might the Aztec Empire have continued had Cortes not attacked?
A. Their new civilization still would have had time and room to grow.
B. Under Moctezuma II, they were enjoying their greatest period of power and wealth
C. Their agriculture gods would have helped the Empire grow and prosper.
D. Because they were the "Mother Civilization" other groups respected and obeyed them.
What is B
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B. Under Moctezuma II, they were enjoying their greatest period of power and wealth
What does the following statement mean: The Mexica formed alliance to help grow power?
A. They were invaded and conquered by other city-states
B. They grew corn, beans, tomatoes, and squash
C. They made agreements to work with other city-states
D. They worshipped gods that represented crops
What is C
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C. They made agreements to work with other city-states
Where were the Tenochtitlan built?
A. On the coast of the Pacific Ocean
B. On the southern tip of Africa
C. On two island in Lake Texcoco
D. East of the Gulf of Mexico
What is C
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C. On two island in Lake Texcoco
How were the Maya different from the Olmec?
A. The Maya developed a form of writing.
B. The Mayan government was a theroacy
C. Mayan civilization reached its peak about 300 B.C.
D. Mayan civilization reached its peak about A.D. 250
What is D
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D. Mayan civilization reached its peak about A.D. 250
Why might have the Aztec Empire continued on had Hernando Cortez not attacked?
A. The new civilization still would have had time and room to grown
B. Under Moctezuma II their were enjoying the greatest period of power and wealth
C. Their agricultural god would have helped the empire grow and prosper
D. Because they were the "Mother Civilization" other groups obeyed and respected them
What is B
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B. Under Moctezuma II their were enjoying the greatest period of power and wealth
When Tenochtitlan became overcrowded, how did they Aztecs expand the city
A. built more Island
B. Drained the lake around the city
C. They moved the city
D. They tied boat around the city
What is A
or A. built more Island