Civilizations in North and South America

The Olmec people

constructed giant stone monuments.

The Incas developed a record-keeping system using

knots and designs in strings.

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

made regular payments to the emperor.

This photo shows an early Mesoamerican structure. What was this structure most likely used for?

playing a ball game with stone hoops

This photo shows ruins at Machu Picchu. Which early American civilization built this ancient city?

the Incas

Which early American civilization built the ancient city of Machu Picchu?

the Incas

In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as

the emperor.

How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization? The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs' early practices. The Mayas were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Olmecs came later and rejected most of the Mayas' early practices. The Olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s. The Maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Olmec civilization declined after years of warfare

A

Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture? Terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests. Terrace farming was used to grow crops in rainforests, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in mountain areas. Terrace farming allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops, while slash-and-burn agriculture could only be used to grow corn. Terrace farming could only be used to grow corn, while slash-and-burn agriculture allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops.

A

Inca civilization was structured as a coalition of independent city-states. a large empire with one ruler. tribes unified under one religion. tribute states under a central authority.

B

The Incas developed a record-keeping system using shells and beads on strings. knots and designs in strings. writing and pictographs. numbers and calculations

B

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire were governed directly by the emperor. made regular payments to the emperor. acted as powerful independent city-states. surrounded the main Aztec city-state.

B

What did the Chavíns and the Incas have in common?

Both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains.

How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar?

Both civilizations played a ball game with hoops.

In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as a chief. a farmer. the emperor. the religious leader.

C

This photo shows an early Mesoamerican structure. What was this structure most likely used for? creating terraces for farm fields practicing religious ceremonies playing a ball game with stone hoops protecting a city from invading armies

C

This photo shows ruins at Machu Picchu. Which early American civilization built this ancient city? the Aztecs the Chavins the Incas the Maya

C

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs? The Aztecs developed city-states that were powerful but independent. The Aztec civilization included different groups unified under a single religion. The Aztec civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states. The Aztecs were ruled by representatives from different city-states.

C

This map shows the location of the Olmec civilization in the area shaded orange. Which early American culture lived to the east of the Olmecs? the Aztecs the Chavins the Incas the Maya

D

Cuzco was once a large city in the

Inca civilization.

Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture?

Terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests.

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs?

The Aztec civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.

Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns?

The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.

How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization

The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs' early practices.

Inca civilization was structured as

a large empire with one ruler.