Geography
Mexico is located in which continent?
North America
Did the Incan civilization often participate in human sacrifice?
No
How many calendars did the Maya have?
Two
Who was the Aztec empire ruled by?
An emperor
What was a super important crop to all three civilizations?
Maize (Corn)
Where were the Mesoamerican civilizations mostly located?
Mexico and Central America
What field did the Incas specialize in when it comes to their achievements?
Medical
Who was at the top of the Mayan hierarchy?
The royal class
Name one English word that came from Nahuatl.
Coyote, Avocado, Chili, Chocolate
What religion did the ancient civilizations follow? (Think numbers, not names)
They believed in many gods
What did the Incan chasquis have to run through to deliver messages?
Mountains
What did the Inca Civilization focus on in their religion?
Nature
What is the likely reason why the Maya civilization declined?
Spanish conquistadors arriving
What did Aztecs believe winning wars would do?
They believed it would make their gods happy and more powerful
What type of information did the codex have written in it?
Calendars/Records
What geographical feature made it hard for the Inca to farm?
Mountains
How did the Incas prepare for bad harvests and/or famine?
Keeping extra food in special storehouses
What farming technique did the Maya use?
Terracing
Who came in and overtook the Aztecs?
The Spaniards
All three civilizations developed ______________
Calendars
The Aztecs
Instead of a writing system, what did the Incas use?
Quipus
Name three important Mayan achievements
Calendar, Writing/Hieroglyphs/Codex, Hierarchy, Architecture
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochititlan
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