Aztec
Who was on the top of the Aztec social pyramid?
The ruler (and his family)
What class did most Inca belong in?
The commoners
Who's at the bottom of the Maya social pyramid?
Slaves
What modern countries are in the Maya empire
southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and El Salvador and into Nicaragua.
Who was our first president?
George Washington
How did the Aztecs practice their religion?
Blood sacrifices
Which god was the most important to the Inca?
Sun god (Inti)
What crops did the Maya grow?
Corns, beans, squash, chili peppers
Mexico
What is an example of a primary color?
Red, yellow, blue
According to legend, how did the Aztecs know where to create their home?
They saw and eagle on top of a cactus with a long snake in it's beak.
Who was on the top of the social pyramid?
Sapa Inca
What qualities would a man look for in a wife?
Someone who can cook, clean, take care of the kids
What countries were in the Incan empire?
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Argentina
What is the biggest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
Compare the daily life of women to men in Aztec society
Men had higher status, women would stay home to cook and clean, men went to war and hunted
How was education different for nobles and commoners?
Commoners didn't go to school, they learned their skills from home
What is the importance of pok a tok
It was a religious ceremony that ended in sacrifices
How many bones are in the human body
213
Describe an Aztec marriage custom
Arranged marriages, bride gets carried on the matchmakers back, big parties, prayer for 4 days, polygamy
Describe the physical obstacles of ruling the Incan empire
The mountains made it difficult to travel and get information to others
Talk about one of the agriculture techniques of the Maya
Slash and burn
Terrace farming
Raised earth
How many teeth do adult humans have
32