1. Why was it difficult for large civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America to hold

Question

together?(1 point)
Responses

religious differences that caused disputes within the civilizations
religious differences that caused disputes within the civilizations

difficulty in growing food
difficulty in growing food

variations in environment and geography that made travel and communication difficult
variations in environment and geography that made travel and communication difficult

weak military
weak military
Question 2
2. Use the list to answer the question.
Cosmo-magical belief system
Worship of mythical creatures
Artifacts with human, avion, and feline features
What do the key features listed indicate about Chavin, Olmec, and Zapotec belief systems?(1 point)
Responses

The use of avion features indicates that the civilizations valued travel and trade.
The use of avion features indicates that the civilizations valued travel and trade.

The references to food and crops indicate that people valued agricultural resources more than
religion within their civilizations.
The references to food and crops indicate that people valued agricultural resources more than religion within their civilizations.

The use of feline imagery indicates the fear and distrust people had for the animals that lived
in the surrounding environment.
The use of feline imagery indicates the fear and distrust people had for the animals that lived in the surrounding environment.

The use of animals and humans indicates that people valued their environment and connected
it with the cosmos.
The use of animals and humans indicates that people valued their environment and connected it with the cosmos.
Question 3
3. What are two environmental obstacles that the Chavin had to overcome?(1 point)
Responses

earthquakes and geographical instability
earthquakes and geographical instability

altitude and temperature extremes
altitude and temperature extremes

extreme dryness and fires
extreme dryness and fires

landslides and heavy rainfall
landslides and heavy rainfall
Question 4
4. What does Olmec mean?(1 point)
Responses

“people of the sky-dragon”
“people of the sky-dragon”

“inhabitant of rubber country”
“inhabitant of rubber country”

“those who carve from jade”
“those who carve from jade”

“creator of giant heads”
“creator of giant heads”
Question 5
5. Which of the following accurately summarizes how the Olmec Empire ruled and interacted
with its environment?(1 point)
Responses

The volcanic regions provided rubber and stone to build structures and temples.
The volcanic regions provided rubber and stone to build structures and temples.

The jungle provided an abundant amount of food without needing to cultivate the land.
The jungle provided an abundant amount of food without needing to cultivate the land.

The riverways allowed irrigation for fields and travel to other regions to obtain resources.
The riverways allowed irrigation for fields and travel to other regions to obtain resources.

The Olmec Empire used indigenous animals to travel far distances and trade.
The Olmec Empire used indigenous animals to travel far distances and trade.
Question 6
6. Who held the most power in the Mayan political structure?(1 point)
Responses

the priests
the priests

the farmers
the farmers

the kings
the kings

the nobles
the nobles
Question 7
7. What impact did trade networks have on Mayan city-states?(1 point)
Responses

Trade networks brought Europeans to Mayan city-states.
Trade networks brought Europeans to Mayan city-states.

Trade networks connected Mayan city-states with the transatlantic trade network.
Trade networks connected Mayan city-states with the transatlantic trade network.

Trade networks led to the decline of Mayan city-states.
Trade networks led to the decline of Mayan city-states.

Trade networks led city-states to serve as centers of trade and gain great wealth.
Trade networks led city-states to serve as centers of trade and gain great wealth.
Question 8
8. How did the Maya use their environment to build architectural structures?(1 point)
Responses

They mined limestone, sandstone, and volcanic tuff as building materials.
They mined limestone, sandstone, and volcanic tuff as building materials.

They used step terraces to build different structures.
They used step terraces to build different structures.

They studied the stars to better understand how to construct buildings.
They studied the stars to better understand how to construct buildings.

They developed a calendar to better understand the local climate.
They developed a calendar to better understand the local climate.
Question 9
9. Which of the following serves as an external factor for a civilization’s decline?(1 point)
Responses

foreign invasion
foreign invasion

disease
disease

natural disaster
natural disaster

drought
drought
Question 10
10. Which of the following best explains the Aztec Empire’s success in growing its territory?(1 point)
Responses

Aztec rulers took the central, most superior role in all alliances, that they formed with
conquered peoples.
Aztec rulers took the central, most superior role in all alliances, that they formed with conquered peoples.

The Aztec forced conquering peoples to sacrifice all of their luxury goods that had high trade
value.
The Aztec forced conquering peoples to sacrifice all of their luxury goods that had high trade value.

The Aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the
empire.
The Aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the empire.

Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to
enrich the empire.
Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.
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Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for each of the questions based on the information provided:

1. Why was it difficult for large civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America to hold together?

   • Correct Response: variations in environment and geography that made travel and communication difficult

2. What do the key features listed indicate about Chavin, Olmec, and Zapotec belief systems?

   • Correct Response: The use of animals and humans indicates that people valued their environment and connected it with the cosmos.

3. What are two environmental obstacles that the Chavin had to overcome?

   • Correct Response: altitude and temperature extremes

4. What does Olmec mean?

   • Correct Response: “inhabitant of rubber country”

5. Which of the following accurately summarizes how the Olmec Empire ruled and interacted with its environment?

   • Correct Response: The riverways allowed irrigation for fields and travel to other regions to obtain resources.

6. Who held the most power in the Mayan political structure?

   • Correct Response: the priests

7. What impact did trade networks have on Mayan city-states?

   • Correct Response: Trade networks led city-states to serve as centers of trade and gain great wealth.

8. How did the Maya use their environment to build architectural structures?

   • Correct Response: They mined limestone, sandstone, and volcanic tuff as building materials.

9. Which of the following serves as an external factor for a civilization’s decline?

   • Correct Response: foreign invasion

10. Which of the following best explains the Aztec Empire’s success in growing its territory?

• Correct Response: Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.

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