Mesoamerica (Brainpop)

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What can you conclude about Mesoamerica from its name?

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Its location

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Where could you visit if you wanted to see ancient Mesoamerican ruins?

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Guatemala

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Are the Spanish-speaking populations of Mexico, Spain, and Peru a culture area?

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No, because the three areas are not geographically connected.

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What role did the Spanish play in the development of Mesoamerican culture before 1492?

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They played no role whatsoever.

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Place the following events in sequence: A) The Olmec flourish; B) The Aztecs establish an empire; C) The Maya dominate Mesoamerica

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A, C, B

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What did Maya civilization have in common with Western civilization? Options: The development of a written language, The domestication of horses and cattle, The use of a 12-month calendar, The worship of a single, all-powerful god

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The development of a written language

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What is cultural diffusion? Choose the best answer

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The spreading and sharing of cultural ideas between societies that are close together

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What role did maize play in Mesoamerican culture?

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It was a staple of the Mesoamerican diet

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What can you conclude from the fact that the Aztecs, Olmecs, and Maya all played the same ball game?

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Sports were a major part of Mesoamerican civilization

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How did the religious practices of the Maya compare to Olmec religion?

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Both cultures were polytheistic