MesoAmerica
Which group of people made up the majority of the population in Maya society?
Farmers
Which of the following people were most likely to be offered as a human sacrifice in Mayan society?
Slaves, Artists with little skill, or Champion ballgame players
Slaves
At what age did a boy begin training to become a knight?
10
What continent is India in?
¿En qué continente se encuentra la India?
Asia
Which of the following best describes the location of the Olmec Civilization?
a. In South America
b. Near the Gulf Coast of Mexico
b. Near the Gulf Coast of Mexico
Mayans were great mathematicians. They invented the concept of _______.
Zero
What was a boy called during the first stage of training?
Page
What month is MLK day celebrated?
¿En qué mes se celebra el día de MLK?
January
Which civilization was known as the "Mother Culture" of the other MesoAmerican Civilizations?
Olmec
Mayan astronomical observations and calculations led them to develop ___________.
a 365-day calendar.
Who taught pages manners and religion?
Women of the household
What continent do we live on?
¿En qué continente vivimos?
North America
Which of the following best describes WHEN the Olmec civilization existed?
a. After the fall of the Mayans
b. Between 1200 and 400 B.C.
c. After the Arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish
b. Between 1200 and 400 B.C.
At what age were most knights officially knighted?
14–16 years old
What did squires learn?
Fighting and riding
What is the capital of Egypt?
¿Cuál es la capital de Egipto?
Cairo
The Zapotec Civilization was located in the _____________________________ Valley.
Oaxaca
What was the main goal of the knightly code?
To protect the weak
Who owned all land in the feudal system?
The King
What ocean is located next to California?
¿Qué océano se encuentra junto a California?
Pacific
A conquistador is...
Who is a Spanish conqueror
What was the goal in many medieval battles?
Capture and ransom opponents
What was the land given by the king called?
Fief
Name the 3 of the 7 continents.
Nombra los 3 de los 7 continentes.
North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia
Define Chinampa
An artificial field
Why did knights decline in importance?
Invention of gunpowder
What did vassals have to swear to the king?
Loyalty
When did Texas gain independence from Mexico?
¿Cuándo se independizó Texas de México?
1836