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What strategies did the Maya use to adapt to their diverse landscape?

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The Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse water in lowland areas.

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What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan, located in present-day Mexico.

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Why are the Maya, Aztec, and Inca referred to as pre-Columbian civilizations?

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They developed before Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas in 1492.

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What common religious beliefs did the Maya and Aztec share?

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Both civilizations believed in multiple gods and conducted religious ceremonies.

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What is a defining characteristic of myths?

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Myths are stories that are passed from one generation to the next.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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What were some of the environmental challenges faced by the Maya?

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The Maya faced challenges such as varied terrain, including lowlands and highlands, which required innovative agricultural practices.

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How did the Aztecs manage their water supply in Tenochtitlan?

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The Aztecs built an extensive system of canals and aqueducts to manage their water supply.

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What role did religion play in Maya and Aztec societies?

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Religion was central to both societies, influencing their governance, culture, and daily life.

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What agricultural techniques did the Maya develop?

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The Maya developed techniques such as slash-and-burn agriculture and terracing to cultivate crops.

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How did the geography of Mesoamerica influence the development of the Maya and Aztec civilizations?

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The geography, including mountains, valleys, and rivers, influenced settlement patterns, agriculture, and trade.