Maya's
Name one of the two Geographical locations we talked about for the Maya Civilization
Highlands or Lowlands
What is the best description for the Aztec people, what were they known for?
Being fierce warriors
What continent were the Incas located in?
South America
What is a Native American?
A person who is originally from the North American lands pre United States/Canada
Name any achievement for any of the civilizations/empires that we talked about
Observatories, sculptures, Chinampas, complex writing system, quipus, roads
What was the Lowlands main trade Resource?
Tell me one of the four hierarchy groups that Aztec could belong to
Kings/Nobles
Priest/Warriors
Merchants/Artisans
Famers/Slaves
What was the official language of the Incas?
Quechua
Name one of the four cultures/locations for North American tribes?
SW Culture, Mound Builders, NW Culture, Plains Culture, Eastern Cultures
What is an observatory?
Extra 100 points if you can tell me which of the 4 groups made them?
A large building meant for observing space/stars
Mayans
What jewels did the Highlands trade?
Obsidian and Jade
List one of the things, other than war, that the Aztecs used to strengthen their empire.
Trade or tribute
Who conquered the Incas?
Francisco Pizarro/Spanish
What is a Potlatch?
A large ceremony with food that honored valued guest, and brought communities closer
Tell me one achievement the Aztecs are responsible for?
Chinampas, calendar, pyramids, plants, bridges, etc...
Tell me one of the three main reasons that the Mayans would go to war
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez/Spanish
UP TO 400 POINTS! 100 per correct answer
List the 4 main reasons the Incas fell
Horses/Guns
Internal Issues in Incas
Leader captured
Disease
What was the Iroquois Confederacy?
An alliance between 5 North American tribes
Which of the 4 civilizations/empire were responsible for making roads?
Incas
What was the name of the King who ruled the Palenque city-state from the age of 12?
Palenque
What was the name of the Aztec Capital city?
Tenochtitlán
Why was Atahualpa, the Incan king, taken prisoner?
For not converting to Christianity
Name one of the 5 tribes that were in an Alliance together?
Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Seneca
How many miles of Road did the Incas make?
2250