Vocabulary Matchup
a group of Spanish soldiers
conquistadors
This group were so advanced in stonecutting for buildings was so precise that no cement was needed.
Inca
What might have happened to the Mayan people if the cities had stopped warring with one another?
might not have collapsed in the 900's
Why was the Inca road system important?
It connected all parts of the empire
Where was the Aztec Empire?
Mexico
*they cautiously welcome the conquistadors
Where are we planning to go on our first field trip?
Gainesville to see a play
maize
corn
This event (war between a country/group's own people) took place soon before the Spaniards arrived and led to the fall of the Inca Empire.
civil war
*rebel - to fight against
In Mayan society the upper class led religious ceremonies while lower classes had to _______________________________.
provide food and goods for others and work on buildings and temples. (also had to fight if at war)
*The upper and lower classes were NOT evenly divided
Mid-1400's ruler that began to expand Inca territory
Pachacuti
What key roles did many trusted nobles perform for the Aztec emperors?
tax collectors and judges
How many BIGS do we have in 5-8 this year?
9
raised roads across water or wet ground
causeways
The ______ built their capital city on an island in central Mexico.
Aztecs
In the popular Mayan ball game, players tried to
get a ball through a stone ring without using their hands or feet
*the loser was put to death
Leader of the Spanish invasion of the Inca lands
Francisco Pizarro
The Aztec emperor believed that this Spanish conquistador was a god.
Hernan Cortes
What is the fundraiser meal offered this Friday?
Nachos
a payment to a more powerful ruler or country
tribute
Precious stones traded by the Mayans
obsidian and jade
*They traded those stones for forest goods and cotton
Mayan cities in the Classic Age included what kinds of buildings?
large stone pyramids and temples
The Inca capital
Cuzco
Last Aztec emperor
Moctezuma II
Which classmate celebrated a birthday last weekend?
Joey
"____________" or stonework that the Incas were known for their expertise in using.
masonry
Peoples in the region made alliances with Hernan Cortes (leader of the Spanish invasion of Aztec lands) because _________.
they did not like the harsh rule of the Aztecs
How many calendars did the Mayans develop?
2 - one with 365 days and one with 290 days
Inca leader who was captured by the Spanish
Atahualpa
3 Key factors in the rise of the Aztec Empire
war, tribute and trade
Where did Christina go on a trip this past weekend?
Detroit