Question 1

A)Investigate how the Maya and the Olmec showed continuity economically.(1 point)
Responses

They both farmed corn.
They both farmed corn.

They both had money systems.
They both had money systems.

They both farmed cacao.
They both farmed cacao.

They both traded limestone.
They both traded limestone.
Question 2
A)How did the Maya building evolve beyond the Olmec?(1 point)
Responses

The Maya used sandstone, not limestone.
The Maya used sandstone, not limestone.

The Maya created colossal heads for their gods.
The Maya created colossal heads for their gods.

The Maya did not build homes for the elite in their cities.
The Maya did not build homes for the elite in their cities.

The Maya built larger cities and stepped pyramids.
The Maya built larger cities and stepped pyramids.
Question 3
A)Explain how the Aztec used local rulers to help them rule politically.(1 point)
Responses

Local rulers offered young men and women in tribute to the sun god.
Local rulers offered young men and women in tribute to the sun god.

Local rulers divided people into ayllus to help them rule.
Local rulers divided people into ayllus to help them rule.

Local rulers maintained their local rule but had to provide tribute.
Local rulers maintained their local rule but had to provide tribute.

Local rulers were given tribute by their people.
Local rulers were given tribute by their people.
Question 4
A)Analyze the reason for terrace farming in the Incan Empire.(1 point)
Responses

Terrace farming provided places for sacrifices.
Terrace farming provided places for sacrifices.

Terrace farming protected crops from sun.
Terrace farming protected crops from sun.

Terrace farming absorbed rainwater better.
Terrace farming absorbed rainwater better.

Terrace farming provided sunlight for farming.
Terrace farming provided sunlight for farming.
Question 5
A)Investigate how the Chavin gods may have influenced the Inca.(1 point)
Responses

The Chavin Staff Deity inspired the Inca to build an adobe city.
The Chavin Staff Deity inspired the Inca to build an adobe city.

The Chavin Staff Deity was an agricultural god to the Inca.
The Chavin Staff Deity was an agricultural god to the Inca.

The Chavin Staff Deity inspired Inca to worship the moon.
The Chavin Staff Deity inspired Inca to worship the moon.

The Chavin Staff Deity was a forerunner to the Incan Viracocha.
The Chavin Staff Deity was a forerunner to the Incan Viracocha.

1 answer

Here are the correct responses to each question based on historical context:

Question 1: A) Investigate how the Maya and the Olmec showed continuity economically.

  • Response: They both farmed corn.

Question 2: A) How did the Maya building evolve beyond the Olmec?

  • Response: The Maya built larger cities and stepped pyramids.

Question 3: A) Explain how the Aztec used local rulers to help them rule politically.

  • Response: Local rulers maintained their local rule but had to provide tribute.

Question 4: A) Analyze the reason for terrace farming in the Incan Empire.

  • Response: Terrace farming absorbed rainwater better.

Question 5: A) Investigate how the Chavin gods may have influenced the Inca.

  • Response: The Chavin Staff Deity was a forerunner to the Incan Viracocha.

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