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What was the capital of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan, located in present-day Mexico City.

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Which civilization is known for its capital Cuzco?

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Inca civilization.

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Who was the Spanish explorer associated with the decline of the Aztec civilization?

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Hernán Cortés.

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What are the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations collectively called?

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Pre-Columbian civilizations.

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

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

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What is the significance of Tenochtitlan in Aztec history?

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It was the capital and center of the Aztec civilization.

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What was the primary language spoken by the Inca civilization?

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Quechua.

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What type of government did the Inca civilization have?

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A centralized government led by an emperor.

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What was the main agricultural product of the Maya civilization?

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Maize (corn).

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What was the main achievement of the Aztec civilization in terms of architecture?

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The construction of large temples and pyramids, such as the Templo Mayor.