Mayas
Tikal.
The largest Mayan city.
An Inca leader who ruled from 1438 to
1471.
Nahuatl.
The language spoken by the Aztec.
One of the world's greatest mysteries is: What happened to the Mayan culture?
They left their great cities and scattered throughout the countryside.
What was the name of the Aztec capital?
Tenochtitlan.
What are some features of the land where the Maya lived?
Rugged highlands as well as dense swamps.
Cuzco.
The ancient city that became the capital
of the Incan empire.
Moctezuma I.
The greatest Aztec emperor.
Is true that the Maya people were the tallest people in Mesoamerica?
No, they were very short.
How many social classes were there in the Aztec society?
There were four social classes in the Aztec society.
What are flat foreheads?
A physical feature valued among the
Maya
Quipu.
This tool was used by the Inca to
remember numbers.
Calpolli.
A large family group. The word means
"big house."
What are the Mayas' three eras?
Pre-classic, Classic and Post-Classic.
What modern city is now where Tenochtitlán used to be?
Mexico City.
Some physical features of the Maya people included:
They had straight black hair; they painted their bodies red, black, or blue.
Mention five modern countries that used to be part of the Inca empire.
1. Chile 2. Peru 3. Bolivia 4. Ecuador 5. Colombia
Serfs.
These people formed the third major
social class in the Aztec society.
What was the largest Mayan city in the classical era?
Tikal.
The sun-dried meat of the llama is called_______
Charqui.
Who met some Mayan traders in 1502?
Christopher Columbus.
The llama was an important animal for the Incas. Mention three benefits provided by
this animal.
Transportation 2. Food/Meat 3. Wool/Clothing
Where does the word Aztec come from?
The word Aztec comes from Aztlan.
Did the Maya developed advanced mathematics and astronomy as well as a system of
writing?
Yes, they did.
The Spanish invaded Mexico in search of_________.
Gold.