Mayans, Aztecs, Incas

One of the Mayans' many creations that we use today is

• 365 day calendar
• Human Sacrifice
• The Wheel

What is the Aztec capital?

• Mexico
• Tenochtitlan 
• Tlatelolco
• Calpolli

Which disease killed the Aztecs?

• Bubonic Plague
• Ebola
• Yellow Fever
• Small Pox

Religious worship was led by priest-kings but all Mayans worshiped many Gods.  What is this type of religion called?

• monotheism
• polytheism

The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

• They were evil and horrible people.
• They believed it would please their gods
• They hated blood but thought it would give them life.
• They wanted to show people how tough they were.

The Aztecs made the people they conquered pay tribute. What is a tribute?

• attention at all times
• gifts of jewels, gold , and valuables
• show honor with marches
• they have them perform a talent show

What is/are the advantage(s) of having thier city built on a lake?

• protection from enemies
• a source of water for crops
• bathing and washing
• all of the above

What were SOME of the the Mayan achievements?

• astronomy

• 2 calendars for religious holidays and farming

• money

• symbol for 0

Which Spanish conquistador is responsible for the decline of the Aztecs?

• Hernan Cortez

• Francisco Pizarro

• Montezuma

• Pacal

Aztecs were great ________

• farmers

• engineers

• warriors

• all of the above