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In what ways did the Olmec most clearly influence both the Maya and the Aztecs? Select all that apply.

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construction of pyramid-shaped temples
construction of pyramid-shaped temples

organization of independent city-states
organization of independent city-states

inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers

worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
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In what ways did the Olmec most clearly influence both the Maya and the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
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According to your knowledge of Aztec society, a member of which of the following classes most likely recorded the text?

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nobles
nobles

serfs
serfs

priests
priests

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

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Olmec
Olmec

Maya
Maya

Aztec
Aztec

Mexica
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What benefit did conquest most likely offer the Aztecs?

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gaining access to more resources
gaining access to more resources

learning how to farm the land
learning how to farm the land

expansion of their trading alliances
expansion of their trading alliances

exposure to a writing system and a number system
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Which of the following methods helped the Maya support their growing population?

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constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields

burning down forests to clear land for planting crops
burning down forests to clear land for planting crops

building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec
building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec

harvesting forest herbs, seeds, and leaves to enhance their diet
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Which group of people shared the characteristics described in this text?

The Olmec also invented a calendar, and they carved hieroglyphic writing into stone.

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Responses

the Maya
the Maya

the Inca
the Inca

the Natchez
the Natchez

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

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The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.
The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.

The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.
The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.

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

Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.
Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.
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For which of the following did the Maya use their stone palaces? Select all that apply.
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location for government events
location for government events

public art gallery
public art gallery

trade center
trade center

burial place for farmers
burial place for farmers

homes for royal families
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Which of the following best describes an advantage of cooperation between Maya cities?
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Responses

Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.
Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.

Rivalry between city states was prevented.
Rivalry between city states was prevented.

Travel along shared rivers was limited.
Travel along shared rivers was limited.

Trade allowed access to needed resources.
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