Vocab
What is the belief in multiple gods?
Polytheism
What number is the Maya number system based off of?
20
Why did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?
As an offering to the gods
Peru, South America, Andes Mountains
Who were the spanish explorers that conquered mesoamerica?
Conquistadors
What does meso mean in mesoamerica
Middle
Who were the Maya brothers that defeated the underworld gods?
Hero Twins
Describe the chinampa farming system
Man made islands built to grow crops
What type of farming did the Inca Practice?
Terrace Farming
Who was the leader of the Conquistadors
Hernon Cortez
Define aqueduct
A man made system to transport water
What year was the Maya calendar predicted to end?
2012
What is the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochitlan
Why was machu picchu considered to be the lost city?
The conquistadors never found it
Define a codex
a folded book made of tree bark paper
Define architecture
The science of building things
Describe the Maya calendar system
Tenochitlan is what city today?
Mexico City
What was unique about Machu Picchu?
Its architecture allowed it to withstand earthquakes.
What was considered the "New World" to the europeans?
North and South America
What is a natural water well found in wet climates?
Cenote
Describe the slash and burn process
1. Slash, 2.Dry 3. Burn/Fertilize 4. Migrate
What were the Three Sisters of Aztec crops?
Corn, Beans, Squash
What is the capital of the Inca empire?
Cuzco
What disease led to the downfall of the Aztecs?
Smallpox