History
What accomplishments in math did both the Gupta and the Maya create?
They both created a symbol for nothing , known as zero.
How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment?
They created Chinampas which are floating gardens which were used for farming.
How did the Aztecs strengthen their economy?
They increased their wealth by collecting goods and taxes.
What belief shaped who had power and authority in the Maya civilization?
The belief that all kings were god and their kings descended from the sun.
How were Mayan kings similar to Egyptian pharaohs?
They both were known as god kings.
What type of architecture from the Mayans was similar to the Mesopotamians/Sumerians?
Step Pyramids.
How did China and Peru (Incas) create similar methods for farming?
They carved steps to the mountains to creat terrace farming.
How did the Conquistadors impact the export of gold and silver from the New World to Spain?
Sending gold to Spain increased when the conquistadors conquered the native land.
How was the structure of the Mayan government different from the structure of the Incan Government?
They were different because the Incan government had a centralized government while the Mayan didn’t.
How was the Mayan social structure similar to other civilizations we have studied?
It was a pyramid hierarchy where the people at the top had more power.
How did the arrival of the Spanish affect the Inca civilization?
It brought an end to the Incan empire.
How did the Maya adapt to their environment to create farmable land?
They used the slash and burn method to clear the forest and restore nutrients to the ground.
What is the difference between a permanent slave and indentured servant?
A permanent slave is a slave forever however indentured slave is no longer a slave when they finished their contract or dept
How were the Mayan city-states similar to the Greek city-states?
They had no centralized government and cities were run by different kings.
What connection was there between Aztec ceremonial sacrifice and agriculture?
Believed the sun needed the blood of human sacrifice in order to rise each day and help their crops grow.
How did the arrival of the Europeans impact the native inhabitants of Latin America?
The arrival of Europeans impacted Latina America because they brought diseases with them such as smallpox which killed many of them.
How did the Incan civilization expand?
They expanded through the military strength and a stong leader. They expanded trough a large network of roads.
How did the Mita (tax collection) impact economic development in the Inca empire?
The government distributed goods collected through the Mita. Any leftover goods were stored for emergencies.
How did the Inca control their vast empire?
They had a centralized government and they taught their conquered leaders about their religion so they could go back and rule and spread the religion.
Why were the Aztecs unpopular with their neighbors?
They would sacrifice people they defeated in war. This made the Aztecs very unpopular with their neighbors
What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?
It accomplishes the fact that now they can move armies goods and other things in mountains deserts and plains. They were able to control their vast territory.
How did Tenochtitlan’s geography allow them to protect their territory?
It was built on the island of lake Texcoco. Its location protected the Aztecs by making it hard to reach. It was built in the middle of a lake.
Why would the city of Tenochtitlan fall so soon after the arrival of the Spaniards?
The spaniards, after seeing all the glory the civilization had, they decided to take it for themselves and conquered the city.
How was the Incan government affected by the system of roads that were built?
They were able to gain more power and expand because now their army could travel distances to conquer neighboring regions.
Why was Tenochtitlan built on the swampy shore of Lake Texcoco?
They thought it was a sign from their god.