Aztec Civilization
The Aztecs built their capital, Tenochtitlán, on this geographic feature.
What is an island in a lake?
The Mayan lived in this type of environment filled with forests.
What are tropical jungles?
Both civilizations lived on this continent.
What is North America?
This wooden drum was used in both Maya and Aztec ceremonies.
What is the huehuetl?
Players hit the ball with their hips, elbows, and knees—never their ___?
What are hands and feet?
These floating gardens helped the Aztecs grow food.
What are chinampas?
The Mayan are known for their advanced system of writing called ____.
What are hieroglyphics?
This physical feature supported both Aztec and Maya farming.
What is rich soil or fertile land?
This instrument made a jaguar-like growl sound.
What is the Mayan/Aztec jaguar whistle?
This stone structure on the court was sometimes used as a scoring goal.
What is the hoop/ring?
The Aztecs believed this god needed human sacrifice to stay strong.
Who is Huitzilopochtli?
The Mayan developed this type of calendar that repeated every 260 days.
What is the Tzolk’in?
These natural materials were used to make the rubber ball.
What is latex/rubber from trees?
Music in ceremonies was used to honor the gods and celebrate this type of event.
What are religious rituals or festivals?
The ball was made from this material found in both regions.
What is rubber?
This was the main marketplace of Tenochtitlán, known for its size and trade.
What is Tlatelolco?
This Mayan city had giant pyramids and ballcourts.
What is Chichén Itzá?
Maya cities were often built near this resource they needed to survive.
What is freshwater sources? (rivers, cenotes)
This musical element describes the "feel" or "quality" of a sound.
What is timbre?
The Mayan courts were shaped like this letter from above.
What is the letter I?
Explain one reason the Aztecs were able to grow into a large empire.
What is strong military, tribute system, alliances?
Name one reason historians think the Mayan cities declined.
What is: drought, overfarming, warfare (any are accepted).
Explain one way geography shaped Aztec OR Maya daily life.
Example: Aztecs used chinampas because they lived on a lake.
Example: Maya built cities near water in the rainforest.
Explain how music connected to culture for either the Aztec or Mayans.
What is used in rituals, ceremonies, ballgame openings, storytelling, etc.? (any answers accepted)
Explain one important meaning the ballgame had for either civilization.
What is religious, political, community bonding, solving conflicts. (Any answers accepted)