Unit 3: Chapters 1-5

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Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located?

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Mesoamerica

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How did the Maya meet challenges of their diverse landscape?

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In lowland areas, the Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse the water.

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What is a commoner?

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A person who is not part of the noble class.

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What is a characteristic of a myth?

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They are passed from one generation to the next.

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What is true about Maya developments and achievements?

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The Maya developed a number system and a written language.

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What is Mesoamerica?

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A historical region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America, where ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec thrived.

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What were aqueducts used for in Maya civilization?

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Aqueducts were built to bring water from other regions to areas that needed it.

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What is a number system?

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A way to represent numbers using symbols; the Maya developed their own number system.

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What is the significance of Tenochtitlan?

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Tenochtitlan was a well-planned city created by the Aztecs, known for its aqueducts and causeways.

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What role did myths play in ancient cultures?

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Myths helped explain the facts about how and why things happen.