Mixtecs Random
In which states did the Mixtecs lived?
Guerrero, Puebla and Oaxaca.
In which era did Zapotecs lived?
pre-Classic.
From what language family do Zapotecs and Mixtecs belong?
Otomanguean language family.
In which year was the population of the Mixtecs over 2 million?
1522
Give some examples that Zapotecs gave to the days.
Chilla, Pija and Xoo.
Why is Oaxaca characterized?
Because of its extensive mountain ranges.
How was Mixtecs society organized?
By the king who collected tributes from people with help of his administrators of the nobility.
In which capitals did Zapotecs live?
Monte Albán and Mitla.
What did pre-Hispanic ancestors harvested?
Corn, beans, chocolate, tomatoes, chili, squash, pumpkin and gourds.
The Mixtecs were conquered by whom?
By the Aztecs.
Why did the Zapotecs made offerings and sacrifices?
For the hope of favorable intervention of human affairs, example: To bring back rain vital for crops.
What did the inhabitants hunted?
Why were Mixtecs famous?
For they mastery in metalworking, jewelry and decorated vessels.
The Zapotec city got destroyed, but what happened later?
Mixtec people adopted it as a sacred place and a place of burial for their kings.
What is the altitude above the sea that Oaxaca has?
1,500