Maya
The Maya used fresh water found in natural wells called [___________].
Cenotes
To compare two items means they are [ ]
similar
The prefixes [ ] and [ ] mean not.
ir- and il-
A [ ] is a large structure with a square base and four triangular sides that form a point at the top. All three Mesoamerican civilizations built them.
pyramid
[________] , the capital and center of the Aztec civilization, was located in present-day Mexico City.
Tenochtitlan
Which farming adaptation is associated with the Maya?
using slash and burn techniques
To contrast two items means they are [ ].
different
The prefix [ ] means among, between, or together.
inter-
Who was the leader of the Inca people?
The Sapa Inca was the leader of the Inca people.
Which farming adaptation is associated with the Aztec?
building chinampas
What do glyphs and codices tell us about the Maya civilization?
The Maya developed a writing system.
List 3 words or phrases that compare two items.
similar, similarly, likewise, in the same way, just as, at the same time, additionally, also
The root [ ] means draw or pull.
tract
The Inca were master stonemasons. [Identify the linking verb.]
were
Which Spanish explorer was involved in the decline of the Aztec civilization?
Cortes
What modern day country was home to both the Maya and Aztec empires?
Mexico
List 3 words or phrases that contrast.
However, in contrast, on the contrary, alternatively, whereas, instead, on the other hand, but
This is the who or what that is doing something in a sentence.
The subject
The Inca built a superior network of roads. [Identify the action verb.]
built
What is something that the Maya, Aztec, and Inca religions all have in common?
They had religions with multiple gods that they thought were responsible for everything.
Why did the Maya Civilization end?
Archeologists don't really know why this happened.
A [ ] is group of people living together in a well-organized way.
civilization
Mesoamerican civilizations were located in Central America. [What is the whole predicate?]
were located in Central America.
The Inca Empire was in the Andes Mountains. [Identify the linking verb.]
was
How were the ends of both the Inca and Aztec empires similar?
The conquistadors came and helped bring about the end of their civilizations.