Question 1

The capitol of the Aztec Empire was

Accepted Answer

A)  Teotihuacán. 
B)  Tenochtitlán. 
C)  Cuzco. 
D)  Chavín. 
A)  Teotihuacán. 
B)  Tenochtitlán. 
C)  Cuzco. 
D)  Chavín. B

Question 2

Many peoples subject to the Aztecs were willing to support Cortés because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the heavy burden of Aztec sacrifices. 
B)  the heavy burden of Aztec tribute. 
C)  their belief that the Aztecs were weak and ineffective rulers. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  the heavy burden of Aztec sacrifices. 
B)  the heavy burden of Aztec tribute. 
C)  their belief that the Aztecs were weak and ineffective rulers. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. D

Question 3

After a conquest, the Aztecs

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A)  destroyed their enemy's cities. 
B)  did not demand tribute in goods or labor. 
C)  left the local elite in power and ruled indirectly. 
D)  compelled them to worship Aztec gods. 
A)  destroyed their enemy's cities. 
B)  did not demand tribute in goods or labor. 
C)  left the local elite in power and ruled indirectly. 
D)  compelled them to worship Aztec gods. C

Question 4

Discuss the Andean civilizations of Tiwanaku, Huari, and Chimu. What were some of the problems posed by their geographical setting? How was the Inca Empire administered? What was the system known as the mita?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Andean civilizations of Tiwanaku, Hu

Question 5

Discuss the importance of the Mesoamerican calendar. How did it work, why was it important, and what does this say about Mesoamerican civilization? How does it compare with the Long Count of the Maya?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Mesoamerican calendar was of great i

Question 6

What were some of the possible factors that led to the decline of the Maya? How does this pattern compare to the decline of the Toltecs and other Mesoamerican cultures?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The decline of the Maya civilization was

Question 7

Both the Aztec and Inca empires fell in the early sixteenth century when confronted with Spanish forces of a few hundred men. What were the primary reasons for their defeat? Do you think that their defeat was inevitable? Why or why not?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The primary reasons for the defeat of th

Question 8

What was the role of trade in Mesoamerica? How did trade impact the development of the various cultures there? Were some civilizations more influential than others in this region?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

Trade played a crucial role in the devel

Question 9

Who were the Toltecs and in what specific ways did their culture influence the Aztecs?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Toltecs were a Mesoamerican civiliza

Question 10

Discuss the importance of the Maya culture and its influence in southern Mesoamerica. What was life like in such Maya centers as Tikal and Chichén Itzá? What were the greatest contributions of the Maya?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Maya culture was incredibly importan

Question 11

The Maya were primarily located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Andes mountains. 
B)  Yucatan rain forests. 
C)  central Mexican plains. 
D)  Brazilian rain forests. 
A)  Andes mountains. 
B)  Yucatan rain forests. 
C)  central Mexican plains. 
D)  Brazilian rain forests.

Question 12

A central feature of Aztec religion and political ideology was the belief in

Accepted Answer

A)  the death of the river god. 
B)  the resurrection of four sun goddesses. 
C)  human sacrifice. 
D)  flowers that signified the birth of civilization. 
A)  the death of the river god. 
B)  the resurrection of four sun goddesses. 
C)  human sacrifice. 
D)  flowers that signified the birth of civilization.

Question 13

Carved images found at Monte Alban in the Oaxaca valley suggest

Accepted Answer

A)  that warfare played a role in establishing Monte Alban's authority. 
B)  that the practice of ritual human sacrifice evolved very late in the history of Monte Alban. 
C)  the art of the culture was rather sophisticated. 
D)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  that warfare played a role in establishing Monte Alban's authority. 
B)  that the practice of ritual human sacrifice evolved very late in the history of Monte Alban. 
C)  the art of the culture was rather sophisticated. 
D)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the ancient civilizations of the Americas with the ancient civilizations of the European continent. How would you explain their differences and similarities? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The ancient civilizations of the America

Question 15

Why did Teotihuacán rise to power around 500 C.E.? Discuss Teotihuacán's influence throughout Mesoamerica and refer specifically to their art and religious contributions.
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

Teotihuacán rose to power around 500 C.E

Question 16

Which statement is most accurate about how urban life in the Classic period of Mesoamerica compared with that of Europe north of the Alps during the same period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urban life in Mesoamerica was very similar to that of Europe. 
B)  Unlike European cities, urban life in Mesoamerica was free from the stresses of warfare. 
C)  Classic urban life in Mesoamerica was richer and on a larger scale. 
D)  Cities in Mesoamerica were often larger than those of Europe, with strictly secular ruling authorities at their centers. 
A)  Urban life in Mesoamerica was very similar to that of Europe. 
B)  Unlike European cities, urban life in Mesoamerica was free from the stresses of warfare. 
C)  Classic urban life in Mesoamerica was richer and on a larger scale. 
D)  Cities in Mesoamerica were often larger than those of Europe, with strictly secular ruling authorities at their centers.

Question 17

The most prominent of the early Formative period cultures was that of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Olmecs. 
B)  Maya. 
C)  Toltecs. 
D)  Aztecs. 
A)  Olmecs. 
B)  Maya. 
C)  Toltecs. 
D)  Aztecs.

Question 18

The text notes that the Aztecs had an "extractive empire." What does this mean? How did the organization of the Aztec Empire and the treatment of subject peoples differ from that of the Incas?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The term "extractive empire" refers to a

Question 19

All of the following were early Andean cultures except

Accepted Answer

A)  Chavín de Huantar. 
B)  Oaxaca. 
C)  Moche. 
D)  Nazca. 
A)  Chavín de Huantar. 
B)  Oaxaca. 
C)  Moche. 
D)  Nazca.

Question 20

The name of modern-day Mexico comes from the term used by which of the following people to refer to themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aztec 
B)  Toltec 
C)  Inca 
D)  Tlascala 
A)  Aztec 
B)  Toltec 
C)  Inca 
D)  Tlascala

Exam 14: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas

The capitol of the Aztec Empire was

Many peoples subject to the Aztecs were willing to support Cortés because of

After a conquest, the Aztecs

Discuss the Andean civilizations of Tiwanaku, Huari, and Chimu. What were some of the problems posed by their geographical setting? How was the Inca Empire administered? What was the system known as the mita? Conceptual

Discuss the importance of the Mesoamerican calendar. How did it work, why was it important, and what does this say about Mesoamerican civilization? How does it compare with the Long Count of the Maya? Conceptual

What were some of the possible factors that led to the decline of the Maya? How does this pattern compare to the decline of the Toltecs and other Mesoamerican cultures? Conceptual

Both the Aztec and Inca empires fell in the early sixteenth century when confronted with Spanish forces of a few hundred men. What were the primary reasons for their defeat? Do you think that their defeat was inevitable? Why or why not? Conceptual

What was the role of trade in Mesoamerica? How did trade impact the development of the various cultures there? Were some civilizations more influential than others in this region? Conceptual

Who were the Toltecs and in what specific ways did their culture influence the Aztecs? Conceptual

Discuss the importance of the Maya culture and its influence in southern Mesoamerica. What was life like in such Maya centers as Tikal and Chichén Itzá? What were the greatest contributions of the Maya? Conceptual

The Maya were primarily located in the

A central feature of Aztec religion and political ideology was the belief in

Carved images found at Monte Alban in the Oaxaca valley suggest

Compare and contrast the ancient civilizations of the Americas with the ancient civilizations of the European continent. How would you explain their differences and similarities? Conceptual

Why did Teotihuacán rise to power around 500 C.E.? Discuss Teotihuacán's influence throughout Mesoamerica and refer specifically to their art and religious contributions. Conceptual

Which statement is most accurate about how urban life in the Classic period of Mesoamerica compared with that of Europe north of the Alps during the same period?

The most prominent of the early Formative period cultures was that of the

The text notes that the Aztecs had an "extractive empire." What does this mean? How did the organization of the Aztec Empire and the treatment of subject peoples differ from that of the Incas? Conceptual

All of the following were early Andean cultures except

The name of modern-day Mexico comes from the term used by which of the following people to refer to themselves?

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