Mesoamerica
Where is Mesoamerica located?
Central America (Middle of the Americas)
The Maya city-states had a strict class system. Nobles and priests assisted _______ in governing the city-states. Below them were farmers, artisans, and hunters. People of this class paid taxes and worked on large building projects.
Kings
The conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century.
Hernan Cortes
To hold the empire together, Inca rulers created a ____ ____ _____.
strong central government
Mr. A's favorite superhero
Batman
What was the climate like in Mesoamerica?
Hot and humid.
Each Maya city-state was ruled by a king, who claimed they were a descendants from the ___ god.
Sun
What was the capital city of the Aztecs?
Tenochtitlan
Where were the INCA civilization located.
List capital city, country, continent.
Cuzco. Modern Day Peru, South America
What one natural resources found in Mesoamerica?
Jade, Obsidian, Salt
Most famous Mayan city (pyramids) also named a Modern Wonder of the World.
Chichen Itza
What were two reasons for the decline of the Aztec empire? Name One.
Diseases
Warfare with Spain
Inca engineers developed ____ ______. It was a series of wide steps built into a mountainside. Each step creates level farmland.
terrace farming
This Batman villain wears green and has an obsession with puzzles
The Riddler
Which ancient Mesoamerican civilization was not part of Mesoamerica?
Inca.
Why did the Mayan civilization collapse? Tell me 2 possible theories
warfare among city states
Disease
Climate change- drought
Famine due to overuse of slash and burn
Explain the role of human sacrifice in the Aztec religion
Human sacrifice was used in order to please the gods, who they believed needed blood to stay happy.
The Aztec sacrificed more people than any other Mesoamerican group
What was the famous structure of the Inca civilization located in the _____ mountains was called?
Andes, Machu Picchu
This Batman villain has a "split" personality
Two-face
What two bodies of water are to the North and South of Mesoamerica?
Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean
The three most important accomplishments of the Mayans were _____________. Name one.
their writing system, mathematics system based on 20 used the concept of zero, and their calendar.
Explain the purpose of tribute in the Aztec Empire
Tribute was used to conquer neighboring city-states and keep them peaceful. By paying tribute, the Aztec would not attack them in exchange
The Spanish conquistador that conquered the Incas.
Francisco Pizarro
This Batman villain got a bit "chilly" after a lab accident
Mr. Freeze