Mayan, Aztec, Incan Civilizations and ExplorationFlashcard

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Where were the Mayan civilizations primarily located?

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In the Mexican and Central American rain forests

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Which civilization was represented by Machu Picchu?

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Incan

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The Maya civilization was a group of connected city-states.

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True

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Which part of Mexico would you visit if you wanted to see the Mayan ruins? Options: Yucatan Peninsula, Tenochtitlan, Lake Texcoco, Peru

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Yucatan Peninsula

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What 2 civilizations were located in Central America?

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Aztec and Mayan

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Which civilization is known for the creation of the "Floating Gardens"?

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Aztec

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Which color represents where the Aztec civilization was?

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blue

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What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

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Tenochtitlán

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Which European explorer is credited with conquering the Aztec Empire?

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Hernán Cortés

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Where was the Incan empire located?

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Peru