Mesoamerica
Geography
Geography
Mesoamerican
Civilizations
Civilizations
Maya
Aztecs
Inca
S. America
Geography
Geography
100
What body of water is this?
Gulf of Mexico
100
Mesoamerica was divided into what two geographic areas?
Highlands and Lowlands
100
How many classes were there in Maya society?
Four (4)
100
Along with the Maya, the Aztec used these to record their history?
Glyphs
100
Pre-Inca civilizations developed exceptional skills in what area?
Metal Work and/or Gold Jewelry
100
This is referred to as the Spine of South America
Andes Mountain Range
200
What is this geographic landform called?
Yucatan Peninsula
200
If you lose your Mesoamerican Ball Game what was your reward?
Death
200
In Maya society who was on the 3rd tier from the top of the pyramid?
Merchants and Craftspeople
200
The Spanish destroyed these to erase the history of the Aztec and Maya?
Codices or Codex
200
This Pre-Inca civilization was squeezed between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean?
The Moche
200
S. America can be divided into what four climate zones?
Tropical, Temperate, Arid, Cold
300
What body of water is this?
Caribbean Sea
300
The highlands were rocked by these from time to time?
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
300
What did the Maya build to help them farm on the mountains?
Terraces
300
What body of water did the Aztec build their society on?
Lake Texcoco
300
This is an example of ____, left behind by the ____ people?
Geoglyphs and the Nasca
300
This area is known as the "Lungs of the Earth"
Amazon Rainforest
400
What two countries make up the Yucatan Peninsula?
Belize and Guatemala
400
What new crops were introduced by the Mesoamerican civilizations? (There are 5)
Maize, Beans, Squash, Cocoa, Quinoa
400
Why did the Maya study astrology so much?
To help them track time, build a calendar and track seasons to plant and harvest crops
400
This was the capital city of the Aztec empire?
Tenochtitlan
400
Pre-Inca civilizations buried their dead with jewelry, pots of water, tools and more because of what?
Belief in the afterlife
400
Which country is #1?
Ecuador
500
Which country is #5?
Nicaragua
500
Dense jungle caused the Mesoamerican to use this technique for agriculture?
Slash and Burn
500
The Maya believed they were made from the blood of the gods and what?
Maize (corn)
500
This is an example of the Aztec innovation called?
Chinampas
500
This city was built high in the Andes Mountains and never discovered by the Spanish?
Machu Picchu
500
Which country is #4?
Guyana
600
Which country is #6?
Costa Rica
600
Which culture began along Mexico's Gulf Coast in 1200 B.C. ?
Olmec
600
These were studied by historians and archeologists to tell us about the Maya?
Codex
600
What did the Spanish bring that killed the majority of the Aztecs?
Diseases
600
The Inca were able to build these without iron or steel tools?
Quarries
600
Which country is #10?
Paraguay
700
Which country is #7 and connects to S. America?
Panama
700
Who was in the 2nd tier of society within the Olmec?
Priests
700
This was used in art and to paint sacrifices for the gods?
Maya Blue
700
What was the ideal sacrifice to the God of War?
Human Hearts
700
How did Pachacuti unify and control the Inca empire?
Strong government, strong military, and made Cusco an important city
700
Which country is #5?
Suriname
800
Number 4 is the smallest country in Central America?
El Salvador
800
Where did the Zapotec build their society?
Oaxaca Valley of Mexico
800
What mathematical achievements did the Maya contribute to civilization?
The concept of zero and a number system that used positions for place values
800
The Aztec built four of these that divided the city into quarters and connected the city to the mainland?
Causeways
800
What was the first step in the Spanish conquest of both the Aztec and the Inca?
Capture the Emperor and use them to control the people
800
Which country is #3?
Venezuela
900
Which country is #3?
Honduras
900
The play the Mesoamerican ball game you would need these three skills?
Endurance, Strength, and Coordination
900
What was the general layout of a Maya city?
A central temple surrounded by smaller temples, palaces, and ball courts
900
The Aztec rebuilt this great city as "The place where the Gods were born"
Teotihuacan
900
Who were in the top three sections of society in Inca culture?
Emperor, Regional Prefects, and Foremen
900
Which country is #6?
French Guiana