American Geography
In what continent did the Aztecs live?
South America
What activity did Aztecs participate in that they believed empowered their Gods?
Human Sacrifice
How was the Mayan government organized?
A. One King ruled all city states
B. Each city state had their own government
C. A council of 6 men ruled all cities
D. The Mayan people elected a leader
B. Each city state had their own government
What disease spread to native people, causing them to die in mass?
Small Pox
Which Northern tribe traded beaver fur?
Algonquin
Early humans migrated to the Americas to
A. become farmers
B. Find water
C. Track Animal Trails
D. Trade
C. Track Animal Trails
What social class was the most powerful BESIDES the Kings in Aztec society
Nobles OR Priests
Which statement describes a difference between the Inca and Maya political systems?
A. Only Inca leaders were thought to have descended from gods.
B. Power was more centralized in the Inca system.
C. Only Inca rulers were supported by a group of nobles.
D. Women served as the supreme leaders of the Inca system.
B. Power was more centralized in the Inca system.
TRUE OR FALSE: Unlike South America, North American tribes had very few social classes
TRUE
Which of the following were NOT created or grown as a result of Northern American tribes?
A. Horse Saddles
B. Sunglasses
C. Canoes
D. Corn
From what continent did pre-columbian civilizations originally live?
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. South America
D. Australia
A. Asia
In what way did the Aztecs become a powerful empire?
A. Trade
B. Conquering surrounding areas
C. Human Sacrifice
D. Growing their population
B. Conquering surrounding areas
Which of the following is a cultural achievement of the Mayas?
A. Canoes
B. Cuneiform Writing
C. Chinampas
D. Mosaic Paintings
What gender in Iroquois society had power to appoint members of the tribal council, but could not serve on it?
Women
Canada
What difference between North and South American civilizations represents how geography forced people to adapt to their environments?
A. Usage of Horses
B. Types of shelters they built
C. Regional dialect
D. Religion
B. Types of shelters they built
Someone paying someone that conquered them in goods or services rather than currency
What inventions helped the Inca traverse their challenging terrain?
A. Roads and Bridges
B. Quipus
C. Freeze Drying and Storehouses
D. Roads and Walls
A. Roads and Bridges
What was the conquistadors motivation to sailing to the Americas?
To get wealthy from gold or silver
Which Southern American civilization used slash and burn agriculture?
Mayan empire
What type of farming did the Incas have to invent due to their geographical challenges?
Terrace Farming
What are Chinampas?
A floating island made on top of lakes in order to farm
Using which agricultural technique did the Incas prevent erosion?
Terrace Farming
What resource created conflict between Native Americans and European settlers?
Land
100 POINTS FOR EACH CORRECT:
Which modern day countries make up the land the Mayans used to control
5 TOTAL
Mexico
Guatemala
Belize
Honduras
El Salvador