Knowledge
Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located?
Mesoamerica
What was the capital of the Inca civilization called?
Cuzco
The Inca empire was divided into four quarters. Some quarters were larger than others.
Which connecting word would combine the two sentences into one sentence that makes sense?
but, because, so
but
How did the Aztec empire expand?
by constantly waging war against other cities
What does the word distinct mean?
The neighbor noticed the lilacs growing in the yard because they have a distinct smell.
different in a noticeable way
Where was the Inca civilization located?
South America
What factors may have led to the decline of the early Maya civilization?
A lack of rainfall, leading to serious drought.
An epidemic, or spread of disease.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
illegible illogical illegal
Sometimes my handwriting is , so I cannot read my notes.
illegible
Describe how the Maya adapted to their environment.
A. Building chinampas
B. Creating a superior network of roads
C. Using slash and burn techniques
using slash and burn techniques
The sweater is soft and warm because it is made of fleece. What does the word fleece mean in the sentence?
the wooly coat of a sheep or related animal
What did the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations have in common?
They had religions with multiple gods and ceremonies.
What is the same of the Spanish explorer who was involved in the decline of the Aztec?
Cortes
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
interact interflow intercede
Mayan cities were places where people could with one another to exchange goods and ideas.
interact
Describe how the Aztec adapted to their environment.
A. Building chinampas
B. Creating a superior network of roads
C. Using slash and burn techniques
building chinampas
Which sentence uses the word nurture correctly?
A. The pianist rarely played the piano to nurture their musical skills.
B. The artists must nurture their paintings by putting them away in a safe place.
C. The students nurture the plants in the school garden by watering them every day
C
What do glyphs and codices tell us about the Maya civilization?
The Maya developed a writing system.
What is the same of the Spanish explorer who was involved in the decline of the Inca?
Pizarro
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
extract distract attract
Beautiful pictures of the newly built temple seemed to many people from around the world to the site.
attract
Describe how the Inca adapted to their environment.
A. Building chinampas
B. Creating a superior network of roads
C. Using slash and burn techniques
creating superior network of roads
Which sentence is an example of a quarrel?
A. The family agreed to clean the yard before the guests arrived.
B. The player was taken out of the game after an argument with the referee. C. The conversation with Maya, the city mayor, was friendly and nice.
B
Complete the sentence.
_______, the capital and center of the Aztec civilization, was located in present-day Mexico City.
Tenochtitlan
What did the tribute systems force people in Aztec and Inca empires to do?
pay a goods tax
What does a linking verb connect?
The subject to the predicate
The tourists gaze up to see the peaked spire of the building piercing the sky. What does the word peaked mean in the sentence?
pointed
The men are going to the forest to find game for tonight’s dinner. What does the word game mean in the sentence?
Animals that are hunted