Natural Resources
This volcanic glass was used to make tools and weapons.
What is obsidian?
This type of corn was grown by Mesoamerican and Native American civilizations.
What is maize?
This region includes the southern part of Mexico and much of Central America.
What is Mesoamerica?
This was a payment made as a sign of respect or as a means of control.
What is tribute?
This was a book used to record historical and important events.
What is a codex?
This green mineral was highly valued for its use in carvings and jewelry.
What is jade?
These were “floating gardens” built on lakes for farming.
What are chinampas?
This term refers to an early culture that influenced subsequent civilizations.
What is a mother culture?
This was the basic clan or community unit in Aztec society.
What is a calpulli?
This system of knotted cords was used to record information.
What is a quipu?
This plant’s seeds are used to make chocolate.
What is cacao?
This farming method clears land by cutting and burning plants.
What is slash-and-burn agriculture?
These runners served as messengers in the Inca Empire.
What are chasqui(s)?
These were Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru.
Who were the conquistadors?
This carved stone slab was used to mark important events or people.
What is a stela?