Geography
Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located?
Mesoamerica
What does the prefix inter- mean?
Between
What does the prefix ill- mean?
Not
Example: Her handwriting was illegible.
What did the tribute systems force people in Aztec and Inca empires to do?
Pay a goods tax
Where was the Inca civilization located?
South America
What does the word ¨quarrel¨ mean?
An argument or fight
The Inca empire was divided into four quarters. Some quarters were larger than others. Which connecting word would combine the two sentences into one sentence that makes sense?
but, because or so?
but
How did the Aztec empire expand?
by constantly waging war against other cities
Which Civilization built Chinampas?
The Aztec Civilization
The men are going to the forest to fi nd game for tonight’s dinner.
What does the word ¨game¨ mean as it is used in the sentence?
Animals that are hunted
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
It is __________ to ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt.
illegible
illegal
illogical
illegal
Who was the Spanish explorer responsible for the Aztec´s decline?
Which Civilization used the Slash & Burn Method?
The Maya Civilization
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
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
Who was the Spanish explorer responsible for the Inca Civilizationś Decline?
Pizzaro
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.
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
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. extract distract attract
Beautiful pictures of the newly built temple seemed to _____________many people from around the world to the site.
attract
What was the capital of the Inca Civilization called?
Cuzco