Module 9 History
The Inca called their empire:
"Land of the Four Quarters"
How many symbols did Mayan math require?
3
When did the Aztec Empire begin?
600 AD
The Chesapeake tribes spoke what language?
Algonquian languages
What were some of the policies created by the Inca emperor Pachacuti? (Choose all that may apply.)
All material possessions passed to male relatives other than the political heir. All political power passed to the son.
What statement is incorrect? Common children were taught to be laborers. Wealthy children were taught to be doctors. Education was granted to most children. Aztec women were taught to be involved in civic decisions.
Aztec women were taught to be involved in civic decisions.
What statement is incorrect? Aztecs are associated with the city of Aztlan. Aztecs called themselves "Aztecs." Aztecs admired the Toltec civilization. The true name for the Aztec people is "Mexica."
Aztecs called themselves "Aztecs."
The ______________ ________________ Hypothesis states that Native people entered the Americas by crossing a land bridge between Asia and North America.
Bering Strait
What was the name of the city near St. Louis that the Mississippian Culture established around 1000 AD?
Cahokia
In two or three sentences, describe the Mississippian city of Cahokia.
Cahokia is a city established by the Mississippians. The city was home to about 20,000 people and is one of their most impressive cities. Something impressive about Cahokia is the giant earth mound about a hundred feet high in the center of the city along with dozens of other mounds surrounding it.
The exchange of commodities between the Americas and Europe became known as the:
Columbian Exchange
According to Inca mythology, Manco Capac was sent by the sun god Inti to found the city of
Cuzco
According to Inca mythology, Manco Capac was sent by the sun god Inti to found the city of ____________.
Cuzco
Which Spanish conquistador is responsible for conquering the Inca?
Francisco Pizarro
Why did Huitzilopochtli need human sacrifice?
He needed to remain victorious over darkness.
Two North American tribes successfully developed impressive trade networks that covered most of the continent during the two earlier time periods. Identify these two Native American tribes. (Choose 2.)
Hopewell Adena
What best describes the city of Tenochtitlan:
It is now present day Mexico City. It rivaled some of the greatest cities of Europe.
What best describes the city of Tenochtitlan?
It is now present day Mexico City. It rivaled some of the greatest cities of Europe.
What precious stone was used to create sculpted images for the Olmecs?
Jade
The Aztec Empire centered around what body of water?
Lake Texcoco
The history of North America was broken into three separate categories. What were they? (Choose 3.)
Late Woodland Period Early Woodland Period Middle Woodland Period
In which Aztec social class would you find farmers and merchants?
Macehualtin
What best describes the Mayan written word? (Choose all that apply.)
Mayan script consists of symbols and sometimes sounds. The Dresden Codex is the best preserved of all the pieces of literature. Only four pieces of literature remain.
What is the area between the Rio Grande and Panama known as? (Choose all that apply.)
Mesoamerica "Cradle of the Americas"
The tribes of the Creeks, Choctaws, and Chickasaws spoke what language?
Muskogean languages
Which statement is incorrect? Mayans understood the concept of zero. Mayans believed the sun and moon to be important entities. Mayans became experienced mathematicians. Mayans relied on the stars to determine seasons.
None of these statements are incorrect.
What best describes the Olmec religion?
One deity was a feathered serpent, They were polytheists, and It is possible their gods morphed into frightening animals
In one or two sentences, explain one of the theories as to what happened to the Maya.
One theory suggests that the Maya Civilization fell because of an earthquake or disease that may have destroyed the once-advanced civilization. Other theories suggest warfare or famine, as environmental issues brought destruction and collapse. It is probable that a combination of these theories caused the breakdown of the Maya Civilization.
Which Inca emperor transformed the city of Cuzco into a great city?
Pachacuti
In which Aztec social class would you find the nobles?
Pipiltin
What was the terrain like where the Mayans lived?
Portions of the terrain were swamps. Portions of the terrain were volcanic.
Which two nations looked to the authority of the pope to settle territorial disputes in the New World? (Choose 2.)
Portugal Spain
Which of the following civilizations had a government that closely resembled that of the Aztecs?
Rome
Which two statements best describe Aztec society?
Slavery was not hereditary. Athletes were celebrities.
The Aztecs probably originated from where? (Choose all that apply.)
Southwest United States Northern Mexico
Which statement is inaccurate? Aztecs had pyramids that were tiered. All of these are correct. Tenochtitlan was originally an Aztec temple. Teotihuacan was originally an Aztec city.
Tenochtitlan was originally an Aztec temple.
Which of these best describes the city of Teotihuacan?
The City of the Gods
What statement accurately explains the Mayan calendar?
The Mayan calendar is divided into two parts. Mayans believed the long calendar's cycle would eventually end on December 21, 2012.
Which treaty settled the territorial dispute between Spain and Portugal?
The Treaty of Tordesillas
Which of the following is NOT true of Columbus's voyages to the New World? They were able to explore the coasts of South and Central America. They were successful in establishing a colony at Hispaniola. The first voyage was the most difficult because of a lack of supplies and terrible weather. They explored a large part of the Caribbean.
The first voyage was the most difficult because of a lack of supplies and terrible weather.
What is the overall importance of the large stone heads of the Olmec?
Their true importance is mainly artistic.
What is the overall importance of the large stone heads?
Their true importance is mainly artistic.
Which of the following is true about the Inca?
They believed everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the empire. They practiced animal sacrifice. They were polytheistic. They treated deceased emperors as if they were alive.
What best describes the Mayan relationship with space?
They were experienced in predicting eclipses. They believed Venus would determine when to begin a battle. They believed their deities were connected to the cosmos.
The Aztec people claimed lineage from what ancient civilization?
Toltec
Which planet was of particular importance to the Mayans?
Venus
Which of the following best describes the reason why we know so little about most Native American tribes?
We don't have much written evidence of their history and culture.
Where was the Mayan Civilization located? (Choose all that apply.)
Yucatan Peninsula Correctly checked Honduras Incorrectly unchecked Guatemala
What connected the cities of the Inca Empire?
a system of highways
What connected the cities of the Inca empire?
a system of highways
What is a quipa? (Choose all that apply.)
an Inca system of record keeping knotted strings of various colors and lengths
Native Americans have inhabited North America since:
at least the time of the Ancient Egyptians.
Inca society can be said to have been...
communal
With the arrival of the Europeans to the New World, they brought with them new plants, animals, tools, and diseases. What would prove to be the most important animal that the Europeans brought with them?
horses
The Aztec religion is best known for what?
human sacrifice
What precious stone was used by the Olmecs to create sculpted images?
jade
Uxmal and Tikal are what?
major Mayan cities
The Mayan government was primarily a what?
monarchy
The term "Olmec" referred to:
people located west of the Yucatan Peninsula people who created rubber a civilization that predates the Mayan and Aztec civilizations
What is the Dresden Codex? (Choose all that apply.)
piece of Mayan literature the best preserved Mayan account of dates and historical accounts
What American plant would historically prove to have the greatest impact (good and bad) in Europe, especially Ireland?
potato
In which of the following locations was the Mayan Civilization NOT located?
present day Mexico City
What best describes the city of Teotihuacan?
the city of the gods
The Inca empire extended along
the western coast of South America
What was Columbus's goal when he set sail across the Atlantic?
to find a trade route to the east
The Inca Empire appeared during the ________ century.
twelfth
