Maya
What civilization built cities like Tikal?
The Maya
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
In what mountain range did the Inca live?
The Andes Mountains
What was the most important crop in ancient Latin America?
Corn (maize)
What materials did many ancient Latin American civilizations use to build pyramids?
Stone
What was the main crop of the Maya?
Maiza (corn)
Where was Tenochtitlan built?
On an island in Lake Texcoco
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cusco
Where did people trade goods?
Markets
What type of structure did the Maya and Aztecs build for religious ceremonies?
Pyramids (temples)
What writing system did the Maya use?
Hieroglyphic writing
What type of structures connected Tenochtitlán to the mainland?
Causeways (raised roads)
What system did the Inca use to keep records?
Quipu
What type of homes did most people live in?
Villages or small cities
What kind of designs did the Maya often carve into stone buildings?
Symbols or hieroglyphs
What calendar system were the Maya known for?
Mayan Calendar
What large temple in the center of Tenochtitlán was used for religious ceremonies?
The Templo Mayor
Why was the Inca road system important?
For communication and transportation across the empire
What social class often ruled society?
Nobles
What was one purpose of murals and carvings in these civilizations?
To tell stories or show important beliefs
What region was the Maya civilization located in?
Mesoamerica
Why did the Aztecs choose to build Tenochtitlán in the middle of a lake?
They believed it was safe not allowing trespassers in
What civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca
What was religion closely connected to in these societies?
Nature and the gods
Why was art important in ancient Latin American civilizations?
It showed religion, power, and important cultural beliefs