Geography
On what two continents were the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca located on?
North and South America
The Aztecs believed in multiple gods meaning that they were ______________.
Polytheistic
What mineral did the Maya use for jewelry?
Jade
How many days were on the Olmec calendar?
365 days
What religious act did Mesoamerican civilizations practice to please their gods?
Human Sacrifice
What was considered the "New World" in Europe?
North & South America
What disease led to the downfall of the Aztecs?
Smallpox
What cats did the Maya use as pets?
Ocelots
What were the colossal stone heads said to be modeled after?
Their leaders
Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for its' giant stone heads?
The Olmec
Why was it important to build civilizations near water?
Trade, Agriculture, Communication with other civlizations
What were the THREE common foods that the Aztecs utilized?
Corn, Beans, Cacao
What dictated Maya architecture?
The sun
What term do historians refer to the Olmec as due to their influence on other cultures?
The Mother Culture
Who was the leader of the Conquistadors?
Hernan Cortes
What continent is Mexico on?
North America
What Aztec city was built on Lake Texcoco?
Tenochtitlan
What was the famous Mayan city that is now in ruins?
Chichen Itza
What does the term Olmec mean?
Rubber People
What are the floating islands the Aztecs built to make more room for crops called?
Chinampas
List all 7 continents
North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, Antarctica
What was the Aztec native language called?
Nhautl (nah-wat)
Where specifically was the Mayan Civilization located? (peninsula)
Yucatan Peninsula
What are the four theories of why the Olmec disappeared?
1. Volcanoes/Drought
2. Economic Decline
3. Invasion or Warfare
4. Cultural Diffusion (evolved into other cultures)
What are glyphs?
Symbols/Pictures used for writing in ancient cultures