Olmec, Maya, Aztec

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The capital city of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan, was an island in the middle of Lake

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Texcoco

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Floating gardens that were used to grow food crops in swampy conditions were known as

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chinampas

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The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

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they believed it would help the sun to dawn each day

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The Aztecs built Chinampas. What were they?

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floating gardens

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They built pyramids, studied astronomy, and created a highly accurate calendar.

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Mayans

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Which civilization was known as the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica? Options: Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca

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Olmec

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Which pre-Columbian civilization is known for having carved gigantic stone heads? Options: Aztecs, Incas, Maya, Olmecs

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Olmecs

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Which was the first major civilization to appear in the Americas? Options: Olmecs, Aztecs, Incas, Maya

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Olmecs

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The peninsula that the Maya lived upon.

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The Yucatan Peninsula

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The Mayans created very accurate ones to help them keep track of their days and know when to plant and harvest crops.

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Calendars