The Olmec
The Olmec are called the what culture?
The mother culture
Name a famous city for the Mayans
Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, or Copan
A roadway that could go over water to lead to other parts of the city
Where were the Inca located? (Hint: two countries)
What does Meso mean?
Middle
The most prominent city was what?
San Lorenzo
How many society ranks did the Mayans have?
What did they use obsidian for?
To sharpen weapons
What is quipu?
A number system with knots on colorful string
Which tribe is famous for their medical inventions
What was their most famous athletic event called?
The Ball Game
What is the codex?
A book containing glyphs to record history and prophecies
What social class were the majority of Aztecs in? (Hint: lower)
Explain the strength of the Inca army
They had many soldiers and often didn't have to fight because they were so strong
Disney's Kuzco was from this tribe
The Inca
maize, squash, beans, and sweet potatoes
How many days did a Mayan calendar year have?
365
True or false: social rank was inherited
True
How long were the Inca in power?
Around 100 years
What year caused people to panic because of the Mayan calendar?
2012
Name an invention the Olmecs are famous for
calendar, ceremonial centers, religion, the ball game, and human sacrifices
Where do descendants of Mayans live? Hint: Two countries
Guatemala and Mexico
How were the Aztecs easily defeated by the Spaniards?
They cut off their capital, had better weapons, and gave them diseases
What was the Inca religion based on?
Agriculture (farming)
What was the most important crop for all of these tribes?