Maya
In which direction from the equator can you find the area where the Maya civilization existed?
North of the Equator
Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?
In Tenochtitlan in present-day Mexico.
Where was the Inca civilization located?
South America
Did they Inca use mortar for their roads?
No
Match the following words to their definition
empire____
city-state____
a.a city that is independent with its own ruling government
b.a group of countries under the control of one ruler
b
a
What structures would an archaeologist most likely find among the ruins of a Maya city?
Ball courts
What modern day city is built on top of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
What mountain range runs through the middle of the Inca Empire?
Andes Mountains
Which civilization invented the number zero
Maya
Match the following words to their definition
engineer____
temple____
a. someone who designs buildings
b. a building used for religious purposes
a
b
Which were the tallest and most important buildings in the Maya cities?
Pyramids
Tenochtitlan was laid out on a grid which means its streets and canals formed a pattern of what shape?
squares
Who was the Sapa Inca?
Sole ruler of the Inca Empire
Who led the Spanish invasion of the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortes
Match the following words to their definition
flourish____
distinct_____
a.different in a noticeable way
b.to be successful
b
a
The Maya had deep natural well for fresh water supply. What were these called?
cenotes
The Aztec settled on two swampy islands in the middle of which lake?
The Inca used messengers to keep in touch with governors. Our text told us that "All roads led to ______"
Cuzco
According to legend, the Aztec built their capital on the spot where they saw an _______perched on a ______while holding a ________in its beak
eagle
cactus
snake
Give a definition for the following words:
1. sacrifice
2. lavish
1. to give or kill something for a religious purpose
2. much more than is needed
The Maya culture thrived during what years?
250 to 900 CE
How did the Aztec expand their empire?
By constantly waging war
brothers
The Spaniards greed for ______and ______led to the destruction of two great civilizations.
gold
power
Give the definition to the following words:
1. hieroglyph
2. isthmus
1. a picture or symbol representing an object
2. a narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land