INCA
AZTEC
MAYA
VOCABULARY
MAPS
100
weaving, metal work, and pottery all show that the Inca were advanced in what area?
arts
100
The Aztec had a clear ruler, nobles, and slaves. What trait of civilization does this represent?
Social Structure
100
What happened to the Maya?
Unknown, no one really knows. Mystery
100
What is a narrow passageway connecting two bodies of water?
straight
100
How do I know if a map is a political map?
It shows country, state and government land borders.
200
The Incan roads, Mayan astronomy/mathematics, and Aztec calendar all are examples of which trait of civilization?
Technology
200
What happened to the Aztec Civilization?
The Spanish conquered them through war and spreading of disease
200
Create the Mayan power triangle
Emperor Priests, rich merchants, warriors farmers, women, slaves
200
What is monotheism?
the belief in only one god
200
How do I know if a map is a physical map?
It shows physical features.
300
Where was the Inca civilization located? What was it's capital city?
South America (modern day Chile to Ecuador), Cuzco
300
The Aztec island of Tenochtitlan faced many difficulties. What were three ways they solved these difficulties?
Causeways, canals and chinampas
300
Tell me three characteristics of Mayan Religion.
polytheism, human sacrifices, belief in underworld
300
Define Polytheism.
The believe in multiple gods.
300
Give an example of a peninsula.
Yucatan Peninsula, Baja California
400
What did the Inca believe possessed magical powers?
mountain tops, rocks and springs
400
What was Aztec warfare closely related to?
Religion
400
What is the name of a major Mayan City and what is it's importance?
Palenque, Tikal, Chichen Itza
400
What is the name of people in Mexico who are of mixed European and Indian descent?
Mestizos
400
What are three things all maps have?
a compass rose, a legend/key and a title
500
Which of the following is an Inca achievement? A. Inca builders learned how to build temples from the Spanish. B. Farmers created floating gardens C. Inca scholars developed an elaborate writing system D. The stone cutting for buildings was so precise that no cement was needed
D
500
What was the largest class in Aztec society?
Farmers and Laborers
500
What were Mayan tools made from? (2)
jade and obsidian
500
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
500
What type of map shows temperatures of different areas?
climate map
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