Aztecs, Mayas & Incas

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The Mayans lived in which area of the world: South America: Peru and Ecuador, Mesoamerica: Guatemala and Mexico, North America: Southern United States and Mexico, Africa: Zimbabwe and Lesotho

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Mesoamerica: Guatemala and Mexico

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The Mayans suffered through a bad ____________, which means there was very little rain, so crops won't grow. This could have led to their civilization's decline.

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drought

Front

The Aztec Empire was located in central ___________.

Back

Mexico

Front

What did the Aztec religion demand that they do to honor gods and keep away the evil? Options: pray, attend ceremonies, human sacrifices, give the emperor food

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human sacrifices

Front

Which word best describes the Aztec religion? Options: monotheistic, Catholic, Christianity, polytheism

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polytheism

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Who was the last leader of the Aztecs?

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Montezuma II

Front

The disease that killed 1/3 and weakened the Aztecs was called  ______.

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small pox

Front

Because of the lack of available farmland, the Aztecs built _________________

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chinampas. (floating gardens)

Front

Who led the Spanish to conquer the Incas?

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Pizarro

Front

Where are the Inca located? Options: Apennine Mountains, Alps Mountains, Appalachian Mountains

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Andes Mountains