Political Geography
Grab Bag
Dynasties and Empires
People
Physical Geography
100
This country lies on the west coast of South America. It is the longest country in the world, from north to south. Name this country
What is Chile
100
This is the MAIN animal the Incas relied on for travel. What is this animal?
What is Alpaca
100
The Inca empire is one of the most impressive empires, as they took over many empires with a very small population. The Inca empire took over 6 modern-day countries. Name at least 3 modern-day countries the Inca empire took over
What is Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Boliva, Argentina
100
What kind of people were below the emperor in the Aztec hierarchy?
What is Noblemen or Nobles
100
This is an ocean on the west side of South America. This ocean is also the largest ocean on Earth. What is this ocean called?
What is Pacific Ocean
200
What country were the Aztecs located in?
What is Mexico
200
Maya mainly planted three plants called “the three sisters”. What are the three plants?
What is Corn, Squash, and Beans
200
This empire spans across modern-day Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. What is the name of this empire?
What is the Ancient Pueblo
200
This ruler is a former renowned ruler of the Inca’s. His name means “he who changed the world”. Who is this former leader?
What is Pachacuti
200
This is the second longest river in the world and is located in South America. This river is also the largest river in terms of volume on Earth. Name this river
What is the Amazon River
300
The mound builders are one of the earliest civilizations known in America. The mound builders built their civilization east of what major river?
What is Mississippi River
300
This empire believed in tributing blood to gods. This empire also believed in a 1,000 gods. What was this empire?
What is Aztec Empire
300
This empire is the most populous Native American tribe from the North of Mexico. What is this empire?
What is the Mississippians
300
These people made extraordinary works of art. Their art were huge carved stone heads that resembled former chiefs. What group of people was this?
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What is The Olmecs
300
This incredibly long mountain range goes through western South America. What is this mountain range called?
What is Andes Mountain
400
The Algonquin & Iroquois empires dominated the woodlands in Southern Canada. The Algonquin & Iroquois empires also had civilizations in what two states?
What is New York and Pennsylvania
400
This city was the capital of the Aztec empire. In less than 200 years, it evolved from a small settlement into a powerful political, economic, and religious center of one of the greatest empires of all time. What is this city called?
What is Tenochtitlan
400
This is a sport Maya played to worship their gods and was played in Maya temples. What is this sport?
What is Mesoamerican Ball Game
400
This conqueror from Spain, thought to be a god by the Aztecs, conquered the Aztecs and destroyed their civilization. Who is this conqueror from Spain?
What is Hernan Cortes
400
This waterfall is located in Venezuela and is the tallest in the world. In fact, it’s nearly three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower. This waterfall has also been around for approximately 2 billion years. Name this waterfall
What is Angel Falls
500
This island, which caused a war, was fought over by Argentina and the U.K. The U.K. now owns this island. What is this island called?
What is Falklands Island
500
The Ancient Pueblo civilization built villages in high plateaus. Their structures relied on what two main materials to be built in these high plateaus?
What is Stone and Adobe
500
The Cherokee & The Creek empires built one thing in each settlement. They also shared respect for this one thing. What did each settlement have?
What is a Permanent Fire
500
This Aztec ruler started rule at 1502, while the empire was starting to crumble. He was famous for collecting money from pressuring other empires, while he used this money on himself. Name this ruler
What is Moctezuma II
500
This is a Mexican state, that is touching the Gulf of Mexico. This state is known for famous pyramids, ball court, and stone temples. What is this state called?
What is Yucatan