Vocab
a strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, enabling migration of plants and animals to new areas.
Land Bridge
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
The pictures and symbols used in Mesoamerica writing are called
Glyphs
What is the Capital of the Aztec empire?
Tenochtitlan
Henry Hudson had a _____ named after him.
River
Aztec Capitol was built in the middle of _____
Mexico
Lake Texcoco
Tenochtitlan
Lake Michigan
Lake Texcoco
Europe, Asia, Africa
Old World
Who was at the top position of the Inca class system?
The Emperor
The game played at Mayan ball courts was called
pok-a-tok
What is Mrs. Sanchez's favorite color?
Royal Blue
Red
Yellow
Hot Neon Pink
Hot Neon Pink and Royal Blue
Robert de La Salle claimed Louisiana for France?
True or False
True
Which animal is the symbol of the Inca?
Elephant
Tiger
Llama
Dragon
Llama
Pronounce this word for a point......
Colonel
Mrs. Sanchez favorite food is _______
broccoli
high quality chocolate
onions
high quality chocolate
Why were human sacrifices made?
to please the gods
The Aztecs were a society of fierce _______
Warriors
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado searched for ____?
7 Cities of Gold
a person who moves from place to place
Nomad
Belief in many gods
Polytheistic
What is one factor that contributed to the demise of the Inca Empire?
smallpox
civil war
tell me the 17th letter of the Alphabet, you have 10 seconds...everyone count, Go!!!
Q
to increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built _____
Chinampas
was a conquistador from Spain. He invaded the Inca.
Francisco Pizarro
One of the most famous Mayan cities was called
Tenochtitlan
Texcoco
Chichen Itza
Tikal
Chichen Itza or Tikal
Use this vocabulary word in a sentence about ancient civilizations
City-States
A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside
What is a "set of strings with knots" used by the Inca for record keeping?
Quipu
where did the Maya live?
Central Mexico
What was the name of the Aztec Emperor?
Moctezuma
Hernan Cortes conquered the Maya?
True or False
False
Say "She sees cheese" 3 times Very Fast
Awww or Yay