CKLA Unit 2- Early American Civilizations

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What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan, located in present-day Mexico.

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Which two civilizations were prominent in Mesoamerica?

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The Maya and the Aztec.

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Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located?

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Mesoamerica.

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What is a characteristic of a myth?

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They are passed from one generation to the next.

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What is a sudden, widespread illness called?

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An epidemic.

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What is Mesoamerica?

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A historical region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America, home to ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec.

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Who was Moctezuma?

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A ruler of the Aztec Empire known for his encounters with Spanish conquistadors.

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What is the significance of Tenochtitlan?

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It was the capital of the Aztec Empire and a major cultural and political center.

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What is an epidemic?

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A sudden outbreak of a disease that affects many people at the same time.

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What role did myths play in early civilizations?

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They helped explain natural phenomena and cultural beliefs.