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Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located? Where was the Inca civilization located?
Maya and Aztec -Mesoamerica
Inca - South America
How did the Aztec adapt to its environment?
They built chinampas.
How did the Inca adapt adapt to their environment?
They created a superior network of roads.
Define the word distinct.
different in a noticeable way.
What is the name of the Inca city that is known as one of the most important archaeological sites?
Machu Picchu
What did the Maya Inca and Aztec have in common?
They had religions with multiple gods and ceremonies.
How did the Maya adapt to their environment?
Used slash and burn techniques.
What does the word game mean in your reading?
animals that are hunted.
Define the word fleece.
a group of people living together in a well organized way.
What do glyphs and codices tell us about the Maya civilization?
The Maya developed a writing system.
Which Spanish explorer aided in the decline of the Inca civilization?
Francisco Pizarro.
This sentence describes what vocab word? The Maya used fresh water found in natural wells.
Cenotes
Define the word quarrel.
Argument or disagreement.
Define interaction
Taking place between two people.
What is the capital city and center of the Aztec civilization? This city was located in present day Mexico City.
Tenochtitlan
Which Spanish explorer aided in the decline of the Aztec civilization?
Hernando Cortes
What did the tribute system force people in the Aztec and Inca empires to do?
pay a goods tax.
Define the word illegible.
A covered bed with long poles for carrying someone of importance.
What was the capital of the Inca civilization?
Cuzco
What factors led to the decline of the Maya civilization?
1. Lack of rainfall and drought
2. Epidemic and spread of disease.
How did the Aztec empire expand?
By constantly waging war against other cities.
Define the word elite.
Most powerful or wealthy.
Why was the Inca the largest pre-Colombian empire?
Sapa Inca conquered other groups. The governments had a tribute system. They had an advanced road system.