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Mayan and Aztec Civilization Quiz Questions

May 20, 2025

May 21st Quiz Sample Questions

Sample Mayan Questions

  1. Mayan Class System Stability

    • The Mayan class system contributed to regional stability by ensuring cooperation among all classes. The upper class played a significant role in maintaining order.
  2. Time and Location of Mayan Civilization

    • Southern Mexico, 200-900 AD
  3. Mayan Religion Thesis Statement

    • [Prompt for student to write their own thesis statement]
  4. Nouns and Adjectives Describing Mayan Cities

    • Trade: Cities depended on trade for necessary resources.
  5. Post-AD 900 Developments in Maya Civilization

    • Cessation of building new houses and large structures; migration from cities.
  6. Resources in Mayan Lowlands

    • Cacao beans and cotton.
  7. Factors Leading to End of Mayan Civilization

    • [Prompt for student to provide their analysis]
  8. Differences Between Mayan and Egyptian Religious Practices

    • [Prompt for student to complete]
  9. GRAPES Analysis of Mayan Culture

    • G: [Geography related information]
    • R: [Religion related information]
    • A: [Achievements related information]
    • P: Independent city-states, each with their own ruler.
    • E: [Economics related information]
    • S: [Social structure related information]

Aztec Sample Questions

  1. Time and Location of Aztec Rule

    • Modern-day Mexico, 1300-1521 AD
  2. Aztec Social Classes

    • Nobles, commoners, serfs, and enslaved people.
  3. Aztec Calendars

    • [Prompt for student to describe differences]
  4. Geographical Challenges Overcome by Aztecs

    • [Prompt for student to elaborate]
  5. Legend of the Aztec Sun God

    • Huitzilpochtli was both the sun god and the god of war.
  6. Description of the Aztec Empire

    • Adaptation to Location: [Student to describe how]
    • Activities in Tenochtitlan: [Student to list activities]
    • Location Benefits and Hindrances: [Student to analyze]