Aztec Culture
The Aztecs believed that this type of sacrifice was needed to make their gods happy.
Human
What part of the world was the Aztec empire in?
Mesoamerica (present day Mexico)
The Mayans are famous for having an extremely accurate one of these.
Calendar
Where was the Mayan empire located?
Mesoamerica (Present day Guatemala)
Christopher Columbus had his journey sponsored by the king and queen of what country?
Spain.
Many Aztec gods took on aspects of animals, with this type of fierce animal being particularly important.
The Jaguar
What was the name of the Conquistador (Spanish explorer) who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortes
The Mayans believed in many gods. What is the word for this?
Polytheism
The Mayan empire was made up of competing _______.
City-states
What ocean did Columbus cross to get to the Americas?
The Atlantic Ocean
This crop was extremely important to the Aztec way of life.
Corn
What was the name of the Aztec emperor who was in charge when the Aztec empire was conquered?
King Montezuma
What would often happen at the end of a game of pok-a-tok?
The losing team would be sacrificed.
What mathematical concept did the Mayans come up with?
The number zero.
Where were people like Columbus and Magellan trying to get to on their expeditions?
Asia
This activity was mandatory for all children in the Aztec empire.
School/Education
What was the name of the Aztec capital?
Tenochtitlan
What was the name of the Mayan calendar we used in class?
The Sacred Round
What is one theory that we have talked about in class for what happened to the Mayan empire?
Crop failure, overpopulation, excessive warfare.
What continent is the Strait of Magellan on?
South America
Aztec men usually did one of 3 common jobs. What are 2 of them?
Warrior, farmer, or craftsmen.
Why did the Aztec emperor allow himself to be taken prisoner?
He thought the Spanish may have been gods.
What were the underworld demons from the Popul Vuh called?
Xibalbans
How long was Pacal the Great the king of the city of Palenque?
68 years.
What was the tribe called that Columbus first made contact with?
The Taino tribe