Geography
The Aztec empire capital was located here
Lake Texcoco
What does the term "slash and burn" mean?
The process of burning a section of a forest in order to farm on it
Who would become known as the Aztec?
Mexica
What were subject populations required to do by the Inca?
Pay tribute, serve in the military and work on infrastructure projects
The Inca empire spanned what mountains?
Andes Mountains
Describe the roles and responsibilities of Mayan kings
Kings could communicate with the gods which allowed them to conduct ceremonies and sacrifices
Define dualistic
two opposing sides
Describe the Inca economy
They had a barter economy
What was the climate of the Yucatan Peninsula
Tropical with little to no rain
Describe how the Maya worshiped their gods
Self mutilation, human sacrifice and playing the ball game
Describe Aztec religious practices
Human sacrifice, occasionally cannibalistic and playing the ball game
Describe how the Inca treated conquered people
The Inca forced conquered people to move to new areas or moved in Incan populations
Where was the Aztec civilization located?
In the Plateau of Mexico
What are the 2 Mayan calendars?
Ceremonial and Solar
Define codices
Aztecs wrote on bark or deer skin to form books
Define suyus
Provinces that were run by a governor appointed by the Inca and local rulers