Ch 6 Maya and Aztec Review

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What sign did the Aztec god tell the people to look for?

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an eagle perched on a cactus, eating a snake

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What were chinampas used for in the Aztec Empire?

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floating gardens for agriculture

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What role did the Aztec calendar play in their society?

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It was important for religious ceremonies and festivals

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Which of the following best describes the urban planning of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan?

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It featured a complex system of canals and causeways

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Which groups were not part of the upper class in Aztec society?

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merchants

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What is the main similarity between the Maya and Aztec religion?

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They both believed their gods required human blood and sacrifices

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What was the primary purpose of the Maya codex?

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To record Maya history, including important events, rituals, and knowledge

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What was a significant achievement of the Maya in mathematics?

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They developed a unique number system that included the concept of zero.

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On what landforms did the Maya settle?

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The Yucatan Peninsula

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Where is Mesoamerica?

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The southern part of what is now Mexico and parts of the northern countries of Central America