Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz
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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?

    <p>Mayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aztecs</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the capital city of the Aztec Empire located?

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

    Which Native American tribe originally settled in the northeast US?

    <p>Iroquoians</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A relay system of runners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which people group was associated with the legend of Quetzalcoatl?

    <p>Toltecs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They employed canoes and raiding parties for naval warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge about the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations with questions ranging from America's oldest true city, to the capital cities of the Aztec Empire and the Incas. Learn about the societies, cities, and practices of civilizations like the Mayans, Toltecs, and Incas.

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