Meso-America Study Guide

What was at the center of Mayan cities?

• Marketplaces

• Town centers

• Temples

• Swimming pools

Where was the Mayan civilization located?

• Mexico City

• South America

• Yucatán Peninsula

• Rainforest

Where was the Aztec civilization located?

• Valley of Mexico near Lake Texoco

• Baja Mexico

• Andes Mountains

• Yucatán Peninsula

Where was the Inca civilization located?

• Valley of Mexico near Lake Texoco

• Mexico City

• Andes Mountains near Lake Titicaca

• Central America near the Yucatán Peninsula

According to Aztec legend, how did the Aztec civilization start?

• the eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its mouth.

• Liked the landscape

• There was a big lake

• Very good land to grow crops

What role did nobles play in Aztec society?

• Sold things in the market

• they served in the government

• Were sacrifices

• They were the lowest part of society

What was NOT the responsibilities of the lower classes (farmers, merchants, artisans) in Aztec society?

• to give some crops to the ruler

• to help construct buildings, temples, palaces, and other buildings

• To rule the government

• to serve in the army during times of war

What was NOT a reason that the Aztecs perform human sacrifices as part of their religion?

• The Aztecs wanted to keep the gods placated (pleased).

• The Aztecs wanted to frighten their enemies.

• The Aztecs believed it ensured a good harvest.

• They liked to feed them to the llamas

What was a conquistador?

• a Spanish warrior and conqueror

• An Inca warrior

• An Aztec Warrior

• An Mayan Ruler

What were the problems facing the Aztec empire before the Spanish arrived in 1509?

• Aztecs were extracting tribute from conquered peoples and this created great resentment against the Aztecs.

• Everyone loved them and they had too many people

• The Aztec and the Inca were fighting

• They were fighting over where to live