Mesoamerica Geography

Introduction to Mesoamerica

What do you know about these civilizations??

Multiple Select

How many civilizations make up Mesoamerica?

• Less than 10

• More than 10

• Who knows?

• I need to know!!!

How many civilizations make up Mesoamerica?

• There are 4, Aztecs, Olmecs, Incas, & Mayas

Multiple Choice

What is the original name of the Aztecs?

• Mexica

• Brazil

• Bolivia

• Peru

Multiple Select

This is called the "Mother Civilization" because of its direct influence on other civilizations that followed.

• The Maya

• The Olmec

• The Inca

• The Aztec

Multiple Select

History Detectives: What do you think happened to the Mayan Civilization ~ They disappeared .....

• Know one knows, they are like the Harappa India people??? WHAT!!!!

• Drought, they starved!

• They got bored and moved away... no big deal!

• The bad guys came, White Europeans of course, and wiped them out - I saw that one coming!

• I have no idea! Maybe several of these???

Poll

Which of the four civilizations do you want to know about? What makes you curious about them?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

Multiple Choice

This civilization created a calendar based on the 365 day Earth orbit and the movement of the moon and other planets.

• The Olmec

• The Mayan

• The Aztec

• The Inca

Multiple Select

Which of the following foods are grown in Mesoamerica? {Mark all that apply}

• Chocolate

• Bananas

• Pumpkins

• Peanuts

• Strawberries

Foods of Mesoamerica

There is as much variety of foods grown in Mesoamerica as there are amazing people & cultures.