Mesoamericans

Dia de Los Muertos is a tradition in many Central American cultures. Where did this tradition come from?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Zapotecs

• Incans

The Aztec capital is located on the present day site of what Mexican city?

The Aztec capital was

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Xochimilco

• Tlaxcala

What group came before the Aztecs and were famous for their giant stone head carvings?

• Aztecs

• Zapotecs

• Olmecs

• Mayans

We have no idea what the Olmecs called themselves

• True

• False

The Zapotec language was written and read in what direction

Like the Aztecs, the Maya were all united under one king

• True

• False

Why did the Mayans leave their cities in AD 900? (select all that apply)

• Drought

• Warfare

• Overpopulation

• Spanish Invasion

Mayan achievements include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Concept of zero, before the Europeans

• 365 day calendar

• A Hieroglyphic writing system

• Dikes and Levees

The Aztec empire was home to 5 million people. 200,000 of which lived in the Aztec capital, making it one of the largest cities on earth at the time. What major European cities were smaller than the Aztec capital? (select all that apply)

• London

• Paris

• Rome

• Venice

• Naples