Mayans
Which ancient civilization is known for building pyramids in present-day Mexico and Central
Mayans
What lake did the Aztecs make "floating gardens" on?
Lake Texcoco
What architectural wonder in Peru was built by the Incas?
Machu Picchu
What is the traditional Mexican dish made with a corn tortilla folded around a filling, such as meat and cheese?
Tacos
What is the largest country in South America by land area?
Brazil
What country or countries did the Mayans conquer?
Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and El Salvador
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
The Incas were well known for the construction of
What is the traditional Mexican folk music that often features guitars, trumpets, and violins?
Mariachi music
Which country is home to the ancient site of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What were some factors that led to the decline of the Mayans?
Overpopulation, environmental degradation, and political instability
How did the Aztec civilization come to an end?
Conquered by the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes.
What important crop did the Incas cultivate in terraced fields in the Andes Mountains?
What is the significance of the marigold flower in Mexican culture, particularly during the Day of the Dead celebrations?
It is believed to attract the souls of the deceased back to the living during the holiday.
What is the name of the longest mountain range in the world, located in South America?
Andes Mountains
What was the name of the ancient Mayan writing system?
Hieroglyphics
What year did the Aztec civilization start to decline?
In 1519
What animal did the Incas use as transportation in the Andes mountains?
Llamas
What is the name of the largest river in Mexico, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico?
Rio Grande
What were the Native people who settled in South America?
The Inca
What was the main crop grown by the Mayans?
What was the name of the Aztec floating gardens used for agriculture in Tenochtitlan?
Chinampas
What agricultural technique did the Incas use to grow crops on steep Andean slopes?
Terrace farming
What is the name of the largest peninsula in Mexico, known for its Mayan ruins?
Yucatan Peninsula
What is the capital of Columbia?
Bogota