Ch. 14 & 17- Lesson 1 & 2

The Maya civilization composed of _____ that were ruled by a class of ______.

City-States, Rulers

Which of the following best describes the Maya civilization? A.It was composed of related families from which clan mothers chose members for the Grand Council. B.It was composed of city-states that were ruled by a class of hereditary nobles. C.It was founded in the Mississippi River valley and is responsible for the city of Cahokia. D.It flourished in the Southwest and built multi-storied structures called pueblos.

It was composed of city-states that were ruled by a class of hereditary nobles

Which is true of the Maya sacred calendar? A.The calendar used a number system based on units of 10. B.It was divided into 18 months and 20 days each. C.It was a solar calendar of 365 days. D.Only trained priests could read or use the calendar.

Only trained priests could read or use the calendar

During the 1400s, who conquered the Chimor?

The Inca Empire

According to Aztec religious beliefs, the creation and destruction of the four worlds were caused by A.the sleeping and waking of the evil jaguar god. B.a never ending battle between good and evil. C.the fight between Huitzilopochtli and Itzamna. D.the birth and aging of the feathered Quetzalcoatl.

a never ending battle between good and evil

From the Maya perspective, all of life was A.seen as sacred, especially the lives of people. B.the responsibility of the priest-like scribes. C.in the hands of divine powers, such as Itzamna. D.the product of the jaguar god, an evil god of the night

in the hands of divine powers, such as Itzamna

Though the Inca did not have a writing system, they kept records with A.knotted string. B.carved ivory. C.terraced farming. D.trained runners.c

knotted string

Which of the following were constructed by the Inca to increase trade and to aid in the management of the empire? A.wheeled carriages and other vehicles B.massive sailing ships C.nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge D.many adobe huts with thatched roofs

nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge

After a region had been conquered by the Inca, A.the local ruler was given a position of power within the empire. B.only local leaders loyal to the Inca ruler were allowed to keep their posts. C.the people were given mountain land to create terraced farms. D.the people were removed and used for slave labor or sacrifice.

only local leaders loyal to the Inca ruler were allowed to keep their posts

The Nazca culture is known for A.its large temples built in the foothills of the Andes. B.preserving some elements of the Chavin culture. C.its great war with and eventual destruction of the Moche. D.creating its own unique style of agriculture.

preserving some elements of the Chavin culture

Moche was the capital of a powerful state that A.was largely peaceful and known for its written histories. B.controlled trade on the Atlantic coast for over 1,000 years. C.ruled near the Pacific coast not far from Ecuador. D.was crushed by the rise of the Inca empire.

ruled near the Pacific coast not far from Ecuador

For what were all Inca subjects responsible? A.several weeks of annual labor service B.election of each provincial governor C.service in the Inca army D.weaving of cloth and child care

several weeks of annual labor service

Which people were able to extend their empire across much of Mexico, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and to the Guatemalan border? A.the Aztec B.the Maya C.the Toltec D.the Iroquois

the Aztec

Why were the buildings and monuments of the Inca capital at Cuzco built with close fitting stones and no mortar? A.for the ritual purpose of human sacrifice B.to better display hieroglyphic carvings C.to withstand the frequent earthquakes D.to better view astronomical events

to withstand the frequent earthquakes

Which of the following best describes the Inca Empire? A.small B.noncentralized C.democratic D.warlike

warlike

Aztec society was made up of nobles, indentured workers, slaves, and commoners, and it was ruled by a monarch who A.met the wishes of a council of lords and government officials. B.was all powerful and claimed to be the descendant of gods. C.ruled with the consent of the people who elected him. D.rose with hard work through the social orders.

was all powerful and claimed to be the descendant of gods

To guarantee loyalty, the governors of each province A.signed a declaration stating their loyalty. B.donated their land to the province's residents. C.were required to join the Inca army. D.were often related to the emperor

were often related to the emperor

The Toltec were the first people in Mesoamerica to A.grow maize and peppers. B.irrigate crops with canals. C.construct temples and palaces. D.work in gold, silver, and copper.

work in gold, silver, and copper