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Effect of Geography on the Maya, Aztec & Inca Civilizations - Quiz & Worksheet
1. What geographical features help support the growth of civilization?
2. The Mayans never developed into a unified empire. Which of these statements describes how the jungle affected Mayan development differently when compared to the development of the Incas or Aztec Empires?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
How did the unique geographical features surrounding the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations affect their development? To pass the quiz, you'll need to answer this and other questions about these civilizations and their regions.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
With these resources, you may test your knowledge of the following:
- Mesoamerican civilizations
- The geographical features that help support the growth of a civilization
- The impact of the jungle on Mayan development
- Why the Valley of Mexico fostered civilization
- Incan agriculture in the Andes
Skills Practiced
- Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mesoamerica
- Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the different geographical features surrounding these civilizations and interpret their impacts correctly
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about Mesoamerican civilization
Additional Learning
For more details about how geography helps shape cultures, review the corresponding lesson called Effect of Geography on the Maya, Aztec & Inca Civilizations. This lesson covers the following objectives:
- Review the geography of the Yucatán Peninsula
- Define 'city-states'
- Explore the geography of the Valley of Mexico
- Recognize who the Mexica were
- Explain chinampas and their purpose
- Understand the use of terraces for agriculture
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