Mayas
Vocabulary
Language
Society
100

What does the prefix inter- mean?

Between

100

What does the prefix ill- mean?

Not

Example:  Her handwriting was illegible.

200

How did the Aztec empire expand?

by constantly waging war against other cities

300

Which Civilization built Chinampas?

The Aztec Civilization

300

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

It is __________ to ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt.

illegible

illegal

illogical

illegal

300

Who was the Spanish explorer responsible for the Aztec´s decline?

Hernan Cortes

400

Which Civilization used the Slash & Burn Method?

The Maya Civilization

400

The neighbor noticed the lilacs growing in the yard because they have a distinct smell. What does the word distinct mean in the sentence?

Different in a noticable way

400

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. interact       interflow       intercede


Mayan cities were places where people could    __________with one another to exchange goods and ideas.

interact

500

Describe what Terraces are and why they were created.

Terraces were gardens built on the side of mountains to make it easier to farm land and provide irrigation to the crops.

500

The sweater is soft and warm because it is made of fl eece. What does the word fleece mean in the sentence?

The wooly coat of a sheep or related animal

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