Ancient: The Aztec & Maya Civilizations
Test your knowledge about two of the most fascinating pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica. This quiz covers the history, culture, achievements, and daily life of the Aztecs and Maya peoples.
Questions cover Tenochtitlan's island capital, the Maya calendar and writing system, the ballgame both cultures played, and the Spanish conquest that brought both civilizations to an end.
From floating gardens to stone pyramids, this quiz tests what you know about two of history's most inventive civilizations.
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What This Quiz Covers
- Tenochtitlan and the Aztec capital on Lake Texcoco
- The Maya calendar, writing, and concept of zero
- Religious practice and the feathered serpent deity
- Maya city-states of the Classic Period
- The Mesoamerican ballgame
- The Spanish conquest under Cortés
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Q1
What was the primary staple crop for both the Aztec and Maya civilizations?
Q2
In which location did the Aztec Empire establish its capital city, Tenochtitlan?
Q3
Which of the following achievements are attributed to the Maya civilization?
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