Geography & Resources
What natural features helped Mesoamericans develop civilization? (4 of them)
Bonus 1: What type of land did NOT help Mesoamericans thrive?
Bodies of water, mountains, rainforests, coastal plains
Bonus: Deserts (did not promote cavalry)
Where did the Olmecs settle?
Lowlands along the Gulf of Mexico
Who was at the top of Mayan society?
Kings
What type of religion did the Mayas practice?
Bonus 1: What is a Wayob?
Animism
Bonus: A spiritual guide
Where did the Aztecs build their city?
Island in Lake Texcoco
What valuable materials were available for trade and use? ( 4 of them)
Obsidian, jade, gold, silver
What systems did the Olmecs develop?
Bonus 1: Did the Olmecs carve wooden heads?
Water and drainage systems
Bonus:No (stone heads)
Who were just below the kings?
Bonus 1: What did Mayan women make from grain?
Priests and nobles
Bonus: Thread and food
What game did nobles play?
Ritual ball game
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernán Cortés
What separated the Americas from other continents?
Bonus 2: Why was geography important?
Oceans
Bonus: It provided resources for survival and trade
What are they famous for carving?
Giant stone heads
Who did the hard labor?
Peasants
What was placed in the mouth of the dead?
Bonus 2: What did Mayans believe about everything?
Jade
Bonus: Everything had a spiritual essence
What happened to Montezuma?
Captured and later died
True or False: Mesoamericans had few natural resources
False
What materials were their homes made of? (3 of them)
Bonus 2: What was their major city?
Wood, clay, palm leaves
Bonus: San Lorenzo
Who were at the bottom?
Slaves
How many layers did heaven have?
13 layers
What helped destroy the Aztecs besides war?
Bonus 1: What did Aztecs offer gods?
Disease
Bonus:Human sacrifice
What activities did geography support?
Fishing and agriculture
Name one Olmec contribution to later cultures? (4 of them)
Calendar, astronomy, rubber, religious rituals
Name one role of Mayan women
Bonus 2: Who included debtors and prisoners?
Cooking, weaving, caring for children
Bonus: Slaves
How many layers did the underworld have?
9 layers
What role did religion play in Aztec life?
Bonus 2: Why did they sacrifice?
Controlled every aspect of life
Bonus: To repay the gods