Maya
What was the main crop of the Maya civilization?
Maize (corn)
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
What was the name of the land bridge the first inhabitants of the Americas used?
Beringia
Name another polytheistic religion from Asia
Hinduism
What type of writing system did the Maya use?
Glyphs
What is a quipu?
Knotted string government records, that recorded dates, events, population, crop statistics
What was a key element of Aztec religion?
Worship of multiple gods
The first inhabitants of North and South America were ______________ , following herds of animals
hunter-gatherers
What is another society that used a complex and accurate calendar?
The Islamic Empire
Name one major Maya city.
Tikal, Palenque, or Chichen Itza
Name a major achievement of the Inca.
Construction of Machu Picchu, advanced agricultural techniques, or extensive road systems.
Describe the Aztec economy.
Based on agriculture, tribute from conquered peoples, and trade.
The Maya occupied which peninsula?
The Yucatan
What is a postclassical society that did NOT rely on trade?
Feudal Europe
What was the purpose of the Maya calendar?
It was used for agricultural, religious, and ceremonial purposes.
How did the Incas manage their agricultural needs?
Through terrace farming and irrigation systems.
What role did warfare play in Aztec society?
It was essential for expanding territory, acquiring tribute, and gaining honor.
The land between North America and South America is known as
What innovation did the Aztec civilization utilize to improve farming?
Chinampas
Describe the social structure of the Maya.
The Maya had a hierarchical society, including nobles, priests, commoners, and slaves
Discuss the importance of the Inca road system.
It facilitated communication, trade, and military movement across the vast empire.
How did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?
They believed it was necessary to appease the gods and ensure the continuation of the world.
The Inca Empire formed in which mountain range?
The Andes Mountains
What other society utilized terrace farming?
Japan