Middle America-
Mayans and Aztecs
Mayans and Aztecs
What form of writing did the Mayans use to record information?
Picture Writing (or hieroglyphs)
What type of home did the Iroquois build to house several families?
Longhouses
What calendar innovation is the Mayan civilization known for?
A 365 day calendar and the idea of 0.
How many tribes made up the Iroquois Confederacy?
Five (5)
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
What are two types of food that the Eastern Woodlands people grew?
Corn, Beans, Squash, Potatoes
What symbol from Aztec legend is still seen today on the Mexican flag?
An eagle with a snake in its mouth, sitting on a cactus.
What was the name of the game that the Cherokee people played?
Little War
Who elected the members of the Great Council?
The Eldest Women