Mesoamerica 1
Many written languages of ancient Americans used writing systems that used symbols and pictures called _________.
hieroglyphs
What is the name of the modern day country that the Inca lived?
Peru
The Aztec were mostly located in what modern day region?
Southern Mexico
Which of the following was NOT a common crop that was grown by Mesoamerican civilizations?
1. Clover
2. Maize
3. Squash
4. Beans
Clover
How many continents are there?
7
_______ is a historic region in Central America that was home to many advanced civilizations.
Mesoamerica
Artificial islands, called floating gardens," used by the Aztecs to cultivate crops in marshy areas. They were built by piling layers of dirt, mud, and vegetation.
Chinampas
The Maya adopted many cultural advancements, ideas, and traits from the
1. Aztec
2. Cherokee
3. Olmec
4. Inca
Olmec
Who was the ultimate authority in the governments of both the Aztecs and the Incas?
The Emperor
Trading products without the exchange of money is called
bartering
Many indigenous groups of the Americas were __________, or believers in more than one god.
Polytheistic
Where was the Mayan civilization located? (Modern day name)
Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico
What was the main use of pyramids in both the Maya and Aztec civilizations?
Religious ceremonies like human sacrifice
The Aztecs were known for their complex society, advanced agriculture, and unique cultural practices. They established their capital city, ________, on an island in Lake Texcoco
Tenochtitlan
A leader of this type of government might be called a King, Queen, or Emperor?
Monarchy
Ridges cut into mountains used for farming are called
Terrace
One of the earliest Mesoamerican groups who created a culture that influenced later civilizations were the __________.
Zapotecs
Machu Picchu means "Old Peak" in what language.
Quechua
The Aztecs tracked the path of the ____________ with elaborately carved Sun Stones.
sun
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
The Mayans believed that people were created from what?
Maize or Corn
This volcanic rock was used for tools and weapons by the cultures in Mesoamerica.
Obsidian
The "feathered serpent god" is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, specifically among the Aztecs and Mayans.
Quetzalcoatl
What is the accordion type book of the Mayan civilization called?
Codex
How many members does the US house of representatives have
435