In order to have roads to travel from island (Tenochtitlan) to the mainland
100
Mayans believed that there was a date that was either going to be the end of the world OR the beginning of new world order. This date was:
December 21, 2012
100
Name two bodies of water that are east of Central America (not including Atlantic Ocean)
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
100
Define chinampas AND these were used by which cvilization?
floating garden created by scooping mud from bottom of lake. Used to grow crops
Aztecs
100
Incas did not have a ______________, but they did have a way to keep accurate mathematical records. They used _____________.
written language
Quipu
200
Aztecs are known for being fierce and mighty. Why did they engage such high levels of human sacrifice?
To appease the gods. They believed the gods demanded human blood and if they were not appeased with human blood the world would come to an end.
200
Mayans were famous for which:
calendars
philosophers
religious leaders
calendars
200
Mayans were located on this Peninsula
Yucatan Peninsula
200
Define Terraces and which civilation used these for farming:
type of farming when sides of mountains are leveled to create flat cropland. Inca
200
In order to keep order and communication open in their civilization they created a fabulous system of ____________ and _____________.
bridges and roads
300
What was the average lifespan of an Aztec?
37
300
Around What year can we trace the Mayans back to?
250 A.D.
300
Aztecs built their city in the middle of a lake. Name of city and lake.
Lake Texcoco
Tenochtitlan
300
define Theocracy and explain how this is different from Democracy
Theocracy is the belief that the ruler is related to or is a god. Religion and Government are intertwined and one. In Democracy there is separation in religion and government (church/state).
300
the crops best known for (4)
Maize
Tobacco
Tomatoes
Squash
400
Women could only have a leadership position in what area of work?
Priestesses (Religion)
400
Mayans had a sport called Pok-a-Tok. What were the rules and what happened to the winners and losers?
Keep the ball from touching the ground. Winners were treated like heroes and given feasts. Losers were killed
400
The Incan Empire was locatation: mountain range
What is Andes Mountains
400
define: Conquistador
Name the Conquistador who defeated the Incans
Name the Conquistaror who defeated the Aztecs
A conqueror usually of Spanish descent during the 16th century.
Inca: Pizzaro
Aztecs: Cortez
400
type of animal that is most common in this area and might have helped them in building.
llama
500
Name of last leader and how he lost control of Tenochtitlan and name of Spanish leader who brought him down
Aztec Leader: Moctezuma
Lost control: invited Spanish into city/had supernatural belief that Cortez was the Aztec god: Quezalcoatl.
Spanish Leader: Cortez
500
The Mayans abandoned their cities but we are not sure why. Give two possible reasons
crop failure
war
disease
overuse of natural resources
500
Name city in:
Mayans:
Aztecs:
Incas:
Tikal
Tenochtitlan
Machu Picchu or Cuzco
500
Mayans used what type of farming method. State/Define
Slash and Burn
Cut down trees, burn the land, grow the crops
500
What two European groups are most responsible for exploring South America (2)
and what did they bring with them (3)
Spanish and Portugese
Religion (Catholic); Diseases; Horses