Geography
The Maya lands of jungles and tropical forests were along this well known body of water. Hint: not a sea or river.
Gulf of Mexico
The ball used to play the Mesoamerican ball game was made of 1) _______________. It came from 2) _________ in the jungle.
1) rubber
2) tree
The Maya were polytheistic. This means they...
Had many gods
These two animals represented the finest Aztec warriors.
Jaguar & Eagle
Mayan technique of clearing away land and enhancing the soil in the process.
Slash & Burn
The ruins of the Aztec capital can be found in and around what massive modern capital city?
Mexico City
This plant and its beans were used as currency in the Aztec world. The Maya made it into a spicy beverage.
Cacao
A Maya Ball court resembled the shape of the letter ___.
I
In their early days, the Aztecs were hired by other groups as _____________. Hint: skilled soldiers for hire.
Mercenaries
What was the name of the largest temple in Tenochtitlan? It was double sided and home to all their sacrifices.
Templo Mayor
The many volcanoes of the Aztec world produced this sharp glass used in their various weapons.
Obsidian
What word is used for corn in Latin America?
Maize
This early civilization of Mesoamerica greatly influenced the Maya in religion, farming, and more.
Olmec
Tenochtitlan had long roads on multiple sides that connected the city to the surrounding mainland. These roads were called _____________.
Causeways
Name the Aztec ruler and Spanish leader responsible for Tenochtitlan's downfall.
Moctezuma & Cortes
Aztec civilization was in Mexico. So too were the Maya, but Mayan lands were a part of many other modern Central American countries. Name two others.
Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador
Mayan & Aztec farmers perfected a raised earth garden along canals and waterways for farming and access to water. They were called...
Chinampas
The Mayan calendar tracked the movements of the sun to predict the best times for planting, harvesting, and more. The calendar was known as The ________ _______.
Sacred Round
The Aztecs were defeated by Spanish invaders in the early 1500s. What did we call these men who were seeking riches and glory?
Conquistadores
What were the battles fought by Aztec warriors w/ the sole purpose of fighting and capturing enemies for sacrifice?
Flower Wars
The Aztec built their capital city on a lake. Name that lake.
Lake Texcoco
A delicious Latin American dish that dates back to the time of the Maya w/ tasty fillings steamed inside a corn husk or banana leaf.
Tamale
The Mayan writing system had many symbols or characters, but no letters. These symbols are called...
Glyphs
The most elite group of Aztec warriors were open only to the noble class. They wore bright colors into battle and were the first ones to join the fighting.
Shorn Ones
The prized weapon of Aztec warriors. A wooden club w/ sharp blades on the side. Name it...
macuahuitl