Geography and Early Civilizations Quick Check
Identify a technological advancement that the Aztec used to make Tenochtitlán accessible to the surrounding regions.
llamas
causeways and roadways ✅
terraced land
irrigation system
List two environmental challenges the Inca had to overcome.
jungles and flooding
aquifers and riverbeds
rocky mountains and temperature extremes ✅
plateaus and valleys
What topographical feature made it possible for the Olmec to become prosperous through trade?
river system ✅
desert
jungle
mountains
Which of the following accurately lists the key features of the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin civilizations?
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld, worship through ritual dances, and artifacts with human, bird, and gold costumes
cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avion, and feline features ✅
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld centered on worshipping humans, and artifacts with human, jaguar, and dragon faces
cosmo-magical beliefs, human features worshipped as deities, and artifacts with mountains, water, and avion qualities
Which statement best summarizes the influence of the environment on the Olmec Empire?
The volcanic land provided tar and clay to use in constructing buildings, pyramids, and temples for shelter and worship.
The jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land. ✅
The rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to other regions of Mexico.
The jungle area provided a variety of natural food sources indigenous to the tropical climate.
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