CKLA-Unit 2-Early American Civilizations Review

Front

What was the name of the stone city built high up in the Andes including religious temples, royal residences, and houses for workers?

Back

Machu Picchu

Front

Who is at the top of the Mayan Social Class order?

Back

Ruler

Front

Where did the Maya live?

Back

Yucatan Peninsula

Front

What was the capital of the Incas?

Back

Cuzco

Front

Which civilization built a 10,000 mile road system without using wheels or work animals?

Back

Inca

Front

What is the main agricultural product of the Maya civilization?

Back

Maize (corn)

Front

What writing system did the Maya use?

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

What was the primary religion of the Incas?

Back

Polytheism, worship of many gods

Front

What was the significance of the city of Tenochtitlan?

Back

It was the capital of the Aztec Empire.

Front

What type of government did the Maya have?

Back

City-states with individual rulers.