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Ancient Civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans

Explore the fascinating history of Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations through key questions, maps, and comparisons. Discover the similarities and differences that defined these powerful societies. Learn about their achievements, religious beliefs, and cultural legacies.

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Ancient Civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans

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  1. Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations WHI SOL #10 2012-2013

  2. #1 This pyramid at Chichén Itzá was most closely associated with — • agriculture • transportation • trade • religion

  3. #2 Which civilization was located near the physical feature shown on this map? • Incan • Aztec • Mayan • Toltec

  4. #3 What is the name of the mountain chain shown on this map • Appalachian • Rocky • Alps • Andes

  5. #4 Which historically important city is matched with its correct continent? • Teotihuacan-North America • Harappa-South America • Meroe-Asia • Timbuktu-Europe

  6. #5. Which characteristic was shared by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs? • Construction of extensive roads • Representative democracy • Use of terrace farms • Polytheistic religion

  7. #6 Name the Peninsula • Florida • Balcan • Yucatan • Iberian

  8. #7 Powerful city of the Mayans • Meat Pizza • Manchu Pichu • Tenochtitlan • Chitchen Itza

  9. #8 One way in which the ancient Inca Empire and the Roman Empire are similar is that both • fought rivals for control of the sea • adopted Christianity as the state religion • traded with other civilizations along the Silk Road • built a system of roadways throughout their empires

  10. #9 Mayan writing • Pictograph • Cuneiform • Alphabet • Hieroglyphics

  11. #10 Which title best describes this map? • Mesoamerican Cultural Areas • South American Urban Areas Creation of the Spanish Viceroyalties Outposts of the Inca Empire

  12. #11 What was the capital of the Aztec Civilization? • Cuzco • Manchu Pichu • Tenochtitlan • Chitchen Itza

  13. #12 Which Indian civilization was associated with the famous lost city of Machu Picchu? • Incan • Olmec • Aztec • Mayan

  14. #13 Which civilization occupied the Yucatan Peninsula • Teotihuacan Civilization • Toltec Civilization • Aztec Civilization • Mayan Civilization

  15. #14 This area stretches from central Mexico to the northern part of present day Honduras? • Meso America • Latin America • North America • South America

  16. Which of the following is not true of the Incas? • They built a vast network of roads. • They forced conquered people to adopt their ways. • They lived on the Yucatan Peninsula. • They were polytheists.

  17. Which statement is true about the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans? • They all lived in North America. • They all were monotheists. • They all built pyramids and practiced polytheism. • They all had a system of writing.

  18. What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization? • religious influence on architecture • cooperation and planning in agriculture • superior military technology used for defense • role of government during a natural disaster

  19. Urbanization • a system of education • a code of laws • social classes Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?

  20. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that each • developed extensive writing systems • emphasized equality in education • established monotheistic religions • encouraged democratic participation in government

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