Location
The Maya civilization was located in?
Mesoamerica
Which civilization had this key feature? Cenotes or natural wells for fresh water, included the Yucatan Peninsula and had a variety of animals.
Maya
The text states, "The Maya found clever ways to meet the challenges of their diverse landscapes." What is an example that supports the statement?
In dry areas, the Maya built aqueducts to bring water from other regions.
In lowland areas, the Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse the water.
The Maya used quetzal feathers to decorate headdresses.
In lowland areas, the Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse the water.
Which is the correct statement about Maya development?
The Maya civilization declined due to many wars.
The Maya developed a number system and a written language.
The Maya created Tenochtitlan, a well-planned city with aqueducts and causeways.
The Maya developed a number system and a written language.
The Inca Civilization was located in?
South America
Which civilization had this key feature? Andes Mountains and had a variety of animals.
Inca
The text states, "Cities were hubs of commerce where people shared ideas and traded goods." What does commerce mean in this sentence?
The beliefs, traditions, and way of life shared by a group of people
An activity done for pleasure or sport
The buying and selling of goods and services.
The buying and selling of goods and services.
Which of the following is a characteristic of myths?
They help explain the facts about how and why things happen.
They are songs that people sing.
They are passed along from one generation to the next.
They record the history of a group of people.
They are passed along from one generation to the next.
The Aztec Civilization was located in?
Mesoamerica
Which civilization had this key feature? Valley of Mexico and a variety of animals.
Aztec
The text states, "One of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, the Maya, crumbled. Why?"
The change was gradual and probably resulted in a combination of things.
A lack of rainfall led to serious drought conditions.
The Maya chopped down trees, destroying the ecological balance of the region.
The change was gradual and probably resulted in a combination of things.
According to the Maya creation myth, the Creators and Makers attempted to make people out of three different materials. Two attempts failed and the third was successful. Which material did they use to successfully create people?
Corn