Geography
Where are the Andes Mountains located?
On the west coast of South America
Where were the Aztecs located?
Central and southern Mesoamerica. Mexico
Where were the Incas located?
Cuzco/Peru
Who was on the bottom of the Mayan social class ladder?
Slaves and serfs
What was the most northern tribe called?
Inuits
Where are the Appalachian Mountains located?
East side of North America
What type of farming did the Aztecs use?
Chinampas
What was the major accomplishment of the Incas?
Road systems
Each Mayan city state was ruled by what?
A King
Where did most civilizations settle? (specific geography)
Rivers or streams
Where are the Rocky Mountains located?
On the westside of North America.
Who was at the top of the Aztec social structure?
Emperors
What farming technique did the Incas use?
Terrace farming
Where were the Mayans located?
Southern Mexico and Central America
What civilization was known for sacrifices?
Aztecs
Where is the Caribbean Sea located?
South America and Panama to the south, Central America and Mexico to the west.
Who was the most powerful Aztec leader?
Montezuma
What did the Inca use to improve soil?
Fertilizer and irrigation
What was one of the major Mayan achievements?
The 260 and 365 day calendar
Describe the houses the Eastern Woodlands people used?
Wooden houses
Where is the Yucatan Peninsula located?
southeastern Mexico and northeastern Central America
What was the name of the Aztec Sun God? (serpent)
Quetzalcoatl
What was the instrument used for record keeping and mathematics?
Quipu
What caused the downfall of the Mayan civilizations?
Drought and overpopulation
What group(s) settled in Tennessee?
Chickasaw/Cherokee