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The Maya, Aztec & Inca Civilizations

SheelonHistorySocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Step pyramids in the jungle, floating gardens on a lake, and stone cities in the clouds. Discover three great civilizations of the Americas.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    The mountain city of Machu Picchu was built by which civilization?Tap an answer

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  1. The Inca had no writing system with letters, but kept records on knotted cords.True / False
  2. Which crop, first grown in the Americas, became a staple food worldwide?Multiple Choice
  3. The Inca empire was centered in which mountain range?Multiple Choice
  4. Which bean, prized by the Maya and Aztec, was made into a bitter drink and used as money? (one word)Type Answer
  5. The Maya built tall step pyramids with temples at the top.True / False
  6. What were the Aztec chinampas?Multiple Choice
  7. Which language, still spoken by millions in the Andes today, was the language of the Inca?Multiple Choice
  8. Maya writing used symbols called...Multiple Choice
  9. Which mountain-dwelling animal did the Inca use to carry loads? (one word)Type Answer

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