MesoAmerica: Mayas, Aztecs, Incas

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Where did the Incas live?

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coast of South America

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How did Aztecs travel through lakes and wet ground?

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canals and causeways

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Who is known for making giant heads that represent their rulers?

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Olmec

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All of the early American civilizations believed in more than one god. What is this called?

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polytheism

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What type of farming uses a stair-step method and grows crops on the sides of hills?

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terrace

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What was the main crop of the Maya?

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maize or corn

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered (took over) the Incas?

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Pizarro

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What was special about Inca stoneworkers?

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They carved so precisely they didn't need to use cement.

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How did the Maya civilization end?

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It's still a mystery

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Which civilization's origin story inspired this flag? Options: Maya, Aztec, Inca

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Aztec