They killed humans in honor and loyalty to make the Gods happy.
What is human sacrifice.
100
This is a group of several related families that live together.
What is an extended family.
100
They made floating gardens to farm crops.
What are chinampas?
100
They built a pyramid called a Kukulcan pyramid.
What is one of the most famous Mayan architectures.
100
This is the largest continent with a number of distinct religions
What is South America
200
"What you have been given is the food of the sun...If you were to speak evil of the sun or of the [Sapa] Inca, this would be revealed and you would be punished for it."
What is religious ritual.
200
They used systems of ranking people or member of certain groups according to their importance.
What is hierarchy.
200
It is arid or it usually has no rainfall.
What is the landscape of northern Mexico
200
They discovered Math and Astronomy and learned many things about life.
What are the Elite Mayan achievements.
300
They used religious teachings and practices.
What is the Inca Theology.
300
This society broke up into several different social groups such as the two main groups known as the nobles and the commoners.
What is the Mayan Social structure.
300
It is a high basin called the Valley of Mexico.
What is the heart of Mexico?
300
They made basic craft goods, like baskets, sandals, and pottery.
What are Fine Arts.
400
They ruled with blessing of the Gods and government support to religious institutions in the Aztec Rule.
What is a Monarch.
400
Like the Incas and Mayas, the Aztecs lives were related to farming.
What are Agrarian people.
400
they planted corn, tomatoes, potatoes, chili peppers, and squash.
What did they plant in the chinampas?
400
They created a government system, a welfare state administration, and engineering.
What is an Inca Achievement.
500
This is sacred ritual and it reflected the importance of Gods and rulers in the Mayan society.
What is Mayan Ballgame.
500
Girls were married at the age of ______ unless they were trained for state service.
What is sixteen years old.
500
____ ___ are planted to keep the mud in place. ___ and ____ are piled onto mats that rest on the water's surface. _____ post hold the sides of each plot in place.
What are willow trees; mud and vegetation; wooden?
500
The Aztecs built an Empire with a population of 200,000 people.