Empire
Which empire was more nomadic?
Aztecs
Before building their capital city, the nomadic Aztec wandered for years.
Why do you think a good pack animal was so important to the Inca people?
They lived in a huge empire, so transporting goods over long distances was a common challenge.
the ruler of an empire
emperor
The stone head is a representation of who?
Sapa Inca
Who was the last ruler of the Aztec Empire before the Spanish arrived?
Moctezuma II
The blank wrote information about the emperors for future generations.
scribes
How did the Inca overcome the challenge of farming on mountainsides
They built terraces into the mountainsides. They also built irrigation systems for their terraces
a South American mammal valued for its endurance, woolly coat, and meat
llama
The bird is made of what?
gold
How was the llama used by the Inca?
It was used to transport goods and for clothing and food.
What special skills were involved in learning to be a priest?
Students learning to be priests studied Aztec religion, astronomy, and reading and writing.
Where did the Aztec settle to build Tenochtitlán?
The Aztec built Tenochtitlán in present-day Mexico.
a flat piece of land carved out of the side of a mountain or hill
terrace
Do all the birds look alike? What might this indicate?
No, they do not look alike. This indicates that the Aztec were familiar with different species of birds.
Which geographical features of the Inca Empire are shown on the map?
coastlines and mountains
What did the Aztec believe about the end of the world?
They believed that the world would end in terrible violence.
How large was the population of Tenochtitlán at its height
Between 150,000 and 200,000 people lived in Tenochtitlán at its height.
a group of countries or territories under the control of one government or one ruler
empire
What can you conclude about the Aztec Empire based on the design and use of this calendar?
The Aztec were organized and precise. They wanted to keep track of important information and dates, so they developed a system to do so. The calendar also incorporated their religious beliefs, which shows that these beliefs and their gods were an important part of their daily lives.
Along which body of water was the Inca Empire located?
Pacific Ocean
What shapes are the artifacts?
They are shaped as a face, a bird, and a llama
How was Moctezuma carried around when he left the palace?
He was carried in a fancy litter.
a chair attached to two beams and carried on the shoulders of several people
litter
What experience or knowledge was needed to create these artifacts?
A highly developed artistic skill was required to produce the objects, including a knowledge of metalwork. The artist had to know how to melt and form the metal and would have had to use specialized tools to create the shape of the object. The artist also had to be familiar with how the person, bird, and llama looked
He-Who-Sees-Everything was what two things?
Matchmaker and tax collector