Early American Civilizations

Which civilization is the oldest?

• Inca
• Olmec
• Aztec
• Mayans

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Northern part of South America.

• Sub Sahara
• Mesoamerica
• Sahel
• Caribbeano Centralio

What mathematical achievements is associated with the Maya?

• geometry 
• fractions and decimals
• the concept of algebra
• the concept of zero

Why were human sacrifices made?

• too many people loved in the city
• a punishment for not following the rules
• to please the gods
• animals were considered sacred so humans were used

The Mayans had over 160 gods!  This means they were..

• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic

How did Tenochtitlan overcome its geographic challenges for agriculture?

• It constructed chinampas.
• It utilized slash and burn techniques.
• It cut terraces into mountainsides.
• it developed better horticulture.

The capital city of the Incan Empire was ____

• Machu Picchu
• Divining
• Cuzco
• Huacas

This civilization developed in Mexico and built their capital on an island in a lake. 

• Aztec
• Inca
• Maya
• ALL 

This civilization built observatories, scheduled holidays, and created a calendar based on their knowledge of the planets and stars.

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• ALL

Llamas were important to this civilization. 

• Aztec
• Inca
• Maya
• ALL