The Americas

Front

Why were human sacrifices made?

Back

To please the gods

Front

Why did the Mayans have two separate calendars?

Back

One was for religious festivals and the other was for farming.

Front

Which of the following is a term for a form of payment to a group that has conquered you or rules over you?
Coercion, Bribe, Tribute, Dowry

Back

Tribute

Front

Which of the following civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains of South America? Options: Incas, Aztecs, Mayans, Olmecs

Back

Incas

Front

They built pyramids, studied astronomy, and created calendars.

Back

Mayans

Front

These were Spanish conquerors of the "new world". They brought horses, firearms, and diseases.

Back

Conquistadors

Front

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Northern part of South America.

Back

Mesoamerica

Front

What modern-day country was once occupied by the Aztecs?

Back

Mexico

Front

What Spanish conquistador conquered the Incas in 1533?

Back

Pizzarro

Front

What did the Europeans bring that killed at least half of the native population?

Back

Disease