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What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Which group is associated with extensive city-states and a warrior culture in Mesoamerica? They had the ancient city of Tenochtitlan.
The Aztec.
What were the main drivers of Spanish exploration into the Americas according to the material?
Gold and other riches plus a desire to convert Indigenous peoples
Which term describes the system of land ownership and Indigenous labor in colonial Spanish America?
A. Encomienda System
B. Peninsulares System
C. Mestizaje System
D. Mita System
A. Encomienda System
A method of farming that involves intentionally setting fire to a forest or field to clear the land for planting.
Slash and Burn Agriculture
Which territory is correctly matched with its status in the Caribbean today?
A. Jamaica - U.S. territory
B. Dominican Republic - U.S. territory
C. Puerto Rico - U.S. territory
D. Cuba - U.S. territory
C. Puerto Rico - U.S. territory
Which structure did the Aztecs build to increase arable land on the lake? (Floating gardens)
Chinampas
What was a major consequence of European diseases after the Spanish arrival in Mesoamerica?
Population decline (lots of people died)
What is the definition of Quetzal?
A large tropical bird with brightly colored feathers.
What is the definition of Hieroglyphic?
A system of writing that uses pictures or symbols.
Which region includes Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean?
Latin (Middle) America
Which civilization developed the first system of writing in Mesoamerica?
What was the main purpose of the Columbian Exchange?
To exchange people, plants, animals, diseases, and ideas
What is the definition of Observatory?
A building used for astronomical observations.
What is the definition of Basin?
A low-lying area where water collects.
What factor is cited as contributing to the Maya decline?
It is still unknown.
Which invention or achievement is associated with the Maya in the areas of science and math or architecture?
The development of the first writing system.
Who helped Cortés conquer the Aztec empire as an interpreter and ally?
An Indigenous woman named Malinche
What is the definition of Chinampa?
A floating garden used in agriculture.
A barrier constructed to prevent the overflow of water.
Dike
Which country is listed as having had long-term political stability among Central American nations?
Costa Rica
This ancient civilization was known for its brutality and human sacrafice.
The Aztec
Who led the Haitian independence movement which eventually led to independence in 1804?
A. Simón Bolívar
B. Toussaint L’Ouverture
C. Bernardo O’Higgins
D. Miguel Hidalgo
A. Simón Bolívar
A structure designed to transport water over long distances.
Aqueduct
A person who explores unknown lands and claims them for their country, often by force.
Conquistador