Aztec
Conquistadors
Inca
Mayan
Mixed Cultures
100
What is the disease that killed over 80% of the Aztec people?
Small Pox.
100
Who were the Conquistadors?
Spanish and Portuguese explores/soldiers.
100
The Inca worshiped what god?
Sun god
100
What was the Mayan Calendar based on?
Astronomy
100
What Conquistador leader conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizarro
200
What nation conquered the Aztec Empire?
Spain
200
What was the primary religion of the Conquistadors?
Catholic
200
What modern day country is now located where the Inca Empire once existed?
Peru
200
What was the name of Mayan writing?
Hieroglyphics
200
What animal did the conquistadors impress the natives with?
Horse
300
What was the name of the Aztec leader who was kidnapped?
Montezuma
300
Why did the Conquistadors come to the New World?
Wealth and Land.
300
How long did the Inca Empire exist?
300 years
300
What happened to the Mayan people?
They abandoned their cities around 900 A.D.
300
What modern day country is located where the Aztec Empire once existed?
Mexico
400
Name two reasons why the Aztec Empire was conquered?
Inferior weapons, too many enemies, disease, bad leadership.
400
During what centuries did the conquistadors explore?
15th, 16th, & 17th centuries.
400
Incan stone buildings were made without using this material.
Mortar
400
At its peak the Mayan Empire reach about how many people?
2 Million
400
What did Mayans practice when conducting important rituals and ceremonies?
Human Sacrifice/offerings
500
When did the Aztec empire exist?
1300s - 1500s
500
Name the Conquistador leader who conquered the Aztec?
Hernan Cortez
500
Who was the leader of the Inca Empire when it was conquered?
Atahuapla
500
What ways did Mayans show their advanced culture?
Pyramid building and city construction.
500
What happened to the Conquistadors?
They were replaced by administrators and other leaders.
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