Mesoamerican Civilizations Flashcard

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Which Mesoamerican civilization built the famous city of Tenochtitlan?

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Aztec

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The Inca civilization was primarily located in which modern-day country? Options: Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala

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Peru

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What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

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Hieroglyphics

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Which of the following was a major city of the Inca civilization? Chichen Itza, Tenochtitlan, Cuzco, Tula

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Cuzco

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They farmed on chinampas, floating gardens made with lake mud. Who are they? Options: Aztec, Inca, Maya, Olmec

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Aztec

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Which geographical region served as a natural barrier for the Inca Empire?

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The Andes Mountains

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Which Mesoamerican civilization used warfare to unify its neighboring city-states in an empire?

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Aztecs

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Which European country primarily came to colonize Mesoamerica?

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Spanish

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The Mayans were able to create accurate

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Calendars

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What does 'meso' mean in Mesoamerica?

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