Vocabulary
temple
building used for religion
what massive structures did the Maya build
pyramids
What are the Olmec best remembered for making?
giant stone heads
used what type of farming
terrace farming
How did the Aztecs get water for their crops?
irrigation
group who did most of the work and were not paid
slaves
drought
lack of rain
What did the Mayans did think was beautiful in children?
crossed eyes
What did the Olmec do for fun?
played a game using rubber balls
what did the Inca think were valuable
feathers and textiles
How were the Aztecs able to conquer other people?
They had a strong army
The mayans did this to their skin
tatoos
plaza
outside space for shopping
What did the Mayans and the Olmec value more than gold?
Jade
what did the Olmec like to drink?
hot chocolate mixed with chili and vanilla
what did the Inca need to build so their roads could cross the mountains?
hanging bridges
What did the Aztecs build so that they could get access to water?
Aquaducts
the Incas and Mayans did not use this to move items
the wheel
obsidian
used by South American Indians for making sharp tools
Created this math concept
zero
Who was the first major civilization in South America?
The Olmec
What did the Inca not use that we take for granted to buy things?
Money
How did the Aztec see to it that their children learned?
Mandatory school
The Incas and Mayans were conquered by the
Spanish
pulp
used to make paper
Who ruled in Mayan city-states?
Kings or nobles
What animal represented the rain god
jaguar
Used this animal for food, religion, and for travel
llamas
What did the Aztecs develop to keep track of the months and years
the calendar
Famous Aztec king conquered by the Spanish
Montezuma