Definitions
Olmecs
Mayans
Aztecs
People/Cities
100

A floating garden built by the Aztecs.

What is a chinampa?

100
What the Olmecs are most known for.
What is giant stone heads?
100
In math, the concept that the Mayans developed.
What is the concept of zero?
100
The reason why the Aztecs were feared.
What is human sacrifice?
100
The man who conquered the Aztecs.
Who is Hernando Cortes?
200
A glasslike volcanic rock that is extremely sharp.
What is obsidian?
200
The volcanic rock that the giant heads were carved from.
What is basalt?
200
The place where the Mayans collected their water.
What is a cenote?
200

The most important aspect of Aztec culture

What is religion?

200
The Spanish priest who tried to convert the Mayans to Catholicism.
Who is Diego de Landa?
300
A very popular crop and also known as corn.
What is maize?
300
The nickname for the Olmecs.
What is the "rubber people"?
300
The type of book the Mayans created.
What is a codex?
300
The main reason for the decline of the Aztecs.
What is the Spanish invasion?
300
Largest and most magnificent Mayan city.
What is Tikal?
400
A deep sinkhole filled with fresh water.
What is a cenote?
400

The date for the beginning of the Olmec civilization.

What is 1200 B.C.?

400
A true sign of Mayan beauty.
What is a sloping forehead?
400
The name for a land bridge.
What is a causeway?
400

The site of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

What is Lake Texcoco?

500
A wall to prevent flooding.
What is a dike?
500
The largest and most famous Olmec city.
What is La Venta?
500

Mayans practiced this type of religion, believing every object has a spirit.

What are Anamists?

500
The king of the Aztecs.
Who is Montezuma?
500
The 3 geographic areas where the Mayans built their homes.
What is rainforests, high plateaus and lowlands?
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