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]