Mesoamerican Civilizations Flashcard

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Why were the Maya civilization's architectural achievements particularly impressive?

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They built complex structures without the wheel, metal tools, or labor animals.

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Why did the Maya build their cities around religious centers?

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Religion was central to their daily lives

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Which statement best describes the development of Maya civilization? Options: They remained hunter-gatherers throughout their existence, They evolved from hunter-gatherers to advanced engineers and farmers, They were always skilled farmers, They focused solely on religious development

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They evolved from hunter-gatherers to advanced engineers and farmers

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Which statement best analyzes the Maya's agricultural practices? Options: They only grew crops in valleys, They relied entirely on hunting and gathering, They developed techniques like terracing to maximize land use, They had no organized farming system

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They developed techniques like terracing to maximize land use

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Based on their engineering and architectural achievements, what can you infer about Mesoamerican civilizations' mathematical and scientific knowledge?

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They possessed advanced understanding of geometry and engineering principles

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Which of the following was a rope with knotted cords, used by the Inca for record keeping? Quechua, Quipu, Machu Picchu, Mita

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Quipu

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How did the Aztecs create more farmland in their lake environment?

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By creating chinampas

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Which was NOT one of the Aztecs' major achievements? Creating a complex calendar system, Building impressive temples and pyramids made of stone, Inventing the wheel for transportation, Building floating gardens for agriculture

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Inventing the wheel for transportation

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Which inference best explains why the Olmec civilization is considered the "mother culture" of Central America?

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They are the civilization that we have the earliest evidence of.

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Why did the Inca require everyone that they conquered to speak Quechua?

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It helped them maintain control