The Maya
In what region did the Maya civilization develop?
Mesoamerica
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
In what mountain range did the Inca Empire develop?
The Andes Mountains
What crop was an important food for the Maya and other Mesoamerican civilizations?
Maize (corn)
Which civilization is known for building large cities such as Tikal?
The Maya
What type of settlements did the Maya develop as their population and trade increased?
Large cities
On what lake was Tenochtitlán built?
Lake Texcoco
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
What social class made up most of Maya society?
Farmers
Which civilization built a huge empire along the Andes Mountains in South America?
The Incas
What two groups held the highest positions in Maya society?
Kings and priests
What farming method did the Aztecs use by piling soil onto large rafts anchored to trees?
Chinampas
What official language was used throughout the Inca Empire?
Quechua
Why did the Maya and Aztecs build temples?
To worship and honor their gods and hold religious ceremonies
Which civilization built a large network of roads to connect its empire?
The Incas
What advanced writing system did the Maya develop to record information?
A system of symbols, or glyphs
What did conquered peoples often have to pay to the Aztecs?
Tribute
Since the Incas had no writing system, what did they use to keep records involving numbers?
Quipus
What did the Maya believe their kings were related to?
The gods
What famous Inca city was built high in the Andes Mountains and is known for its impressive stone construction?
Machu Picchu
Name two achievements of the Maya related to mathematics, astronomy, or timekeeping.
Possible answers include the concept of zero, a number system, accurate calendars, and astronomical observations.
What Spanish conquistador led the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
What Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
Name the two main social classes of Inca society described in the chapter.
The upper class and the lower class
Put these civilizations in order based on when they became major civilizations or empires: Maya, Aztecs, Incas.
Maya → Aztecs → Incas