Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

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Which civilization practiced human sacrifice as a way to honor their gods?

  • Mayas
  • North American groups
  • Incas
  • Aztecs (correct)

Which civilization had an impressive road system and communication network?

  • Incas (correct)
  • North American groups
  • Aztecs
  • Mayas

Which civilization had pyramid temples and ball courts as part of their culture?

  • Incas
  • North American groups
  • Aztecs
  • Mayas (correct)

Which civilization had an advanced calendar system and practiced astronomy and mathematics?

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Which of the following civilizations had the feature of religion influencing all aspects of life?

<p>Aztecs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of Inca Society towards laziness?

<p>Lazy individuals were considered enemies of the state and could be sentenced to death. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the capital city of the Aztec Empire located?

<p>On an island in Lake Texcoco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Native American tribe originally settled in the northeast US?

<p>Iroquoians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main method used by Incas for fast communication over long distances?

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Which people group was associated with the legend of Quetzalcoatl?

<p>Toltecs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the warfare tactics of the West Coast Natives?

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Aztec human sacrifice

Aztecs performed human sacrifices to honor their gods.

Inca road system

Incas had an advanced road and communication network.

Maya temples and ball courts

Mayan culture included pyramid temples and ball courts.

Maya calendar and astronomy

Mayans had a sophisticated calendar and practiced mathematics and astronomy.

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Aztec religion's influence

Aztec religion influenced all aspects of their social and political life.

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Inca attitude towards laziness

Inca society punished laziness severely, even with death.

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Aztec capital location

Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, was on an island in Lake Texcoco.

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Iroquois settlement

The Iroquois people originally settled in the Northeast United States.

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Inca communication method

A relay system of runners was used by the Incas for fast communication.

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Toltecs and Quetzalcoatl

The Toltecs were associated with the legend of Quetzalcoatl.

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West Coast Native Warfare

West Coast Natives used canoes and raiding parties for naval warfare.

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Study Notes

Mesoamerican Civilizations

  • The Aztecs practiced human sacrifice as a way to honor their gods.
  • The Incas had an impressive road system and communication network.
  • The Mayans had pyramid temples and ball courts as part of their culture.
  • The Mayans also had an advanced calendar system and practiced astronomy and mathematics.

Inca Society

  • In Inca Society, religion influenced all aspects of life.
  • Laziness was considered a serious crime in Inca Society.

Aztec Empire

  • The capital city of the Aztec Empire was located in Tenochtitlán (modern-day Mexico City).

Native American Tribes

  • The Iroquois tribe originally settled in the northeast US.

Inca Communication

  • The Incas used a relay system of messengers to enable fast communication over long distances.

Mesoamerican Legends

  • The Aztecs were associated with the legend of Quetzalcoatl.

West Coast Natives

  • The West Coast Natives were known for their unique warfare tactics, which involved the use of canoes and ambushes.

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