World History Unit 4 Study

In what ways did the Olmec most clearly influence both the Maya and the Aztecs?

-construction of pyramid-shaped temples -inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers

For which of the following did the Maya use their stone palaces?

-location for government events -homes for royal families

Which accurately describe the role of the Inca "Chosen Women"? -priestesses who conducted women's spring rituals -made the garments worn by the Sapa Inca and the Coya -teachers of the royal children -devoted years to the study of Inca religion

-made the garments worn by the Sapa Inca and the Coya -devoted years to the study of Inca religion

Which is an example of how cooperation within the empire enabled the Inca to better control resources?

All Inca people worked and shared supplies from storehouses when needed

Which best describes the Sapa Inca?

An elaborate network of roads helped him to rule an empire.

What geographic feature limited the eastward expansion of the Inca empire?

Andes Mountains

Which statement best compares the parts men and women played in Iroquois League councils?

Council members were men, but each clan's "clan mother" could name or remove them from the council

Which early culture ruled the area that would later contain the Inca capital?

Huari

How did the potlatch help the societies of the Northwest?

In the potlatch ceremony, wealth was redistributed, creating balance within the tribes.

How did the worship of the god Inti help unify the Inca empire?

Inti's female attendants were selected from each region of the Inca empire

Which culture first developed an understanding of the concept of zero?

Maya

Which of the following is one of the ways that climate and environment affected the development of civilization in North America?

Populations in the Northwest used their bountiful natural resources for food and trade

Which language did the Inca speak?

Quechua

Which of the following is an accurate statement? -The Incan emperor conquered neighboring peoples and enlisted them in his army. -The Maya empire was ruled by one all-powerful priest who controlled the nobles. -The Aztec government was made up of city-states that were loyal to their kings. -The Olmec were loyal to an emperor who ruled a strong army.

The Incan emperor conquered neighboring peoples and enlisted them in his army.

What evidence do historians use to show that the Maya had advanced knowledge of astronomy?

The Maya developed a 365-day solar calendar.

What is the main difference between the Aztec and Maya regarding the governing of their societies?

The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.

What clues does the city of Tenochtitlán give about the achievements of the Aztec?

The canals and temples in the city show advanced engineering skills.

Which of the following best describes an advantage of cooperation between Maya cities?

Trade allowed access to needed resources

Which major mathematical idea did the Aztecs develop?

a numbering system based on 20

Which aspect of early Chavín culture do archaeologists think influenced the later peoples of Peru?

arts and religion

How do scholars think the Inca used the quipu?

as a record-keeping system to keep track of economic information

In what capacity could Incan women serve?

as attendants to the sun god

Which of the following methods helped the Maya support their growing population?

burning down forests to clear land for planting crops

How did the Sapa Inca strengthen his rule?

by imposing one language and religion across the empire

How did empire-building benefit farm production?

by providing more labor resources

In what is today the southwestern United States, which successful farming strategy did early Native American groups use?

complex irrigation systems

What practice among the Moche did the Inca adapt to unify their empire?

construction of roads

What was one way that Aztec civilization differed from the Mayan civilization?

farming on chinampas

What benefit did conquest most likely offer the Aztecs?

gaining access to more resources

In what area of medicine did the Incas make the most notable advances?

surgical preparation

Which Moche idea did the Inca use to communicate within their empire?

systems of relay runners to carry messages

Which group of people shared the characteristics described in this text? The Olmec also invented a calendar, and they carved hieroglyphic writing into stone.

the Maya

What innovation enabled the Maya to adapt to their tropical environment and build a great civilization?

the construction of raised fields along rivers

What was the purpose of the Maya tzolkin?

to calculate the timing of religious events

What was the initial purpose of the Iroquois League of the Northeast?

to prevent war amongst tribes in the Iroquois cultural group