Maya
Where was the Maya located?
Mesoamerica
Where was the Aztec Located?
Mexico city
Where were the Inca Located?
South America
What is a glyph?
a carved picture or symbol
What did the Maya, Aztec and Inca have in Common?
They had religions with multiple gods and ceremonies.
What are cenotes? And what did the Maya use them for?
a natural well formed from a sink hole; the maya used the fresh water from the naturally made wells.
How did the aztec empire expand?
by always being in war with other cities.
what is the capital of the inca civilization
cuzco
What does the word distinct mean?
different in a noticeable way
what does the prefix il- and ir- mean?
not
What is the significance of the Yucatan Peninsula for the Maya civilization?
it had lush rainforests and fresh water
How did people people in the Aztec and Inca empires have to pay tribute?
by paying taxes
Who was at the top of the Inca society structure?
The Sapa Inca
what does the word nurture mean?
taking care of
What does the prefix inter- mean?
between, among, or together.
What was discovered inside King Pakal's tomb?
jade jewlery
What type of gardens did the Aztecs build in Lake Texcoco?
chinampas
What was Machu Picchu primarily used for?
a royal estate/ ceremonial center
What does the word peaked mean?
Pointed
what does the root word tract mean?
to pull or to drag
What was one of the possible reasons for the decline of the Maya civilization?
a lack of rainfall leading to drought
What was located at the heart of Tenochtitlan?
a palace/ a sacred precinct
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
What does the word quarrel mean?
an argument or disagreement
What did the Aztecs use the so-called 'calendar stone' for?
As an altar dedicated to the sun god.