Maya Civilization
Inca Civilization
Aztec Civilization
Miscellaneous
Fun Facts
100
Who did the Maya's believe controlled the weather
The Gods
100
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cuzcu
100
Who chose the Aztec ruler?
Priests, Nobles, and Warriors
100
Who was Uitzilopochtli?
The Aztec God who told the people a sign would tell them where to settle.
100
Which civilization created the calendar?
Maya
200
What was the popular game that was similar to basketball called?
Pok-a-tok
200
The Inca's believed that this was the most important god.
Sun God
200
Why were the Aztecs feared and hated in Mexico?
They sacrificed captives to please the Gods.
200
This city was once known as Tenochtitlan.
Mexico City
200
Which civilization is known for Chocolate.
Aztec
300
The Maya Civilization was divided into what?
City-states
300
What is a Chasqui
Messenger (or runner)
300
What is the capital city called?
Tenochtitlan
300
What was the sign that has become the nation symbol of Mexico?
An eagle perched on a cactus holding and snake in it's mouth.
300
How many stomachs does a llama have?
Three
400
How were the Mayas able to farm in their tropical climate?
They farmed on raised platforms and developed a system where they could control the amount of water the crops received.
400
What is a quipu?
Knotted string to help the Chasqui remember messages.
400
What did Aztec children study?
Civics, History, and Religion
400
In the Inca Civilization, gold was considered what
Sweat of the Gods
400
Who was able to eat Chocolate in the Aztec civilization?
High ranking officials/ Nobles
500
What was the purpose for Maya Rituals?
To please the gods.
500
Where was the Inca Civilization located?
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile in the valley of the Andes Mountains.
500
Name two rights that Aztec women had.
They could remarry, own property, and have a job.
500
What happens when you lose a game of Pitz? Why?
The captain is sacrificed. To show the the struggle between life/fertility and death. (High-5 if you can tell the story)
500
Which body parts were used to play a game of Pitz?
Knees, elbows, and hips.
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