Civilizations Flashcard

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Which civilization is known for developing calendars and a form of writing called glyphs? Options: Aztec, Inca, Maya, Olmec

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Maya

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan

Front

Which civilization used the concept of zero in math, similar to the Gupta of India? Options: Inca, Maya, Aztec, Olmec

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Maya

Front

What agricultural technique did the Inca use to farm in mountainous regions?

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Terrace Farming

Front

Who conquered the Aztecs in 1521?

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Hernan Cortez

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Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire? Options: deserts, irregular coastline, river valleys, mountains

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mountains

Front

Which continent’s economic and political development has been influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?

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South America

Front

Which geographic feature made it difficult to unify South America?

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Andes Mountains

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A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques.

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adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques

Front

How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?

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They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes.