L19 Part 1

According to the map, all of the following are bodies of water that border Mesoamerica except for...

• Pacific Ocean 

• Indian Ocean 

• Gulf of Mexico 

• Caribbean Sea 

This civilization adapted to life in the Andes Mountains in Peru. One of their most notable achievements is the city of Machu Picchu.

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization determined there are 365 days in one year and had a ruler for each city-state in their civilization.

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

Buildings, temples, bridges, and canals are all examples of a civilization’s:

• Economy

• Architecture

• Agriculture

• Trade

Which of the following describes how the Aztec empire expanded?

• War and conquering nearby tribes in battles

• Consistently relocating 

• Moving into and living on the mountains for protection

• The Spanish attacked and conquered the Aztecs before they could expand.

Mayan and Aztec emperors were wealthy because…

• They take all of the wealth of the people the conquer

• They received their wealth through inheritance

• They received tribute and tax from the members of they tribes they conquered 

• The Spanish conquistadors paid them in gold

Why did the Aztec empire fall under emperor Montezuma?

• The Aztecs were defeated by a neighboring tribe.

• Spanish troops, led by Hernan Cortes, defeated the Aztec army of warriors.  

• Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés convinced Aztecs of the lowest classes to rebel in order overthrow the emperor

• Montezuma was unable to properly manage food supply and the Aztecs died of starvation

All Mesoamerican and South American indigenous cultures all have something in common, which from the list below best describes what they all share?

• One leader

• Polytheistic Religion 

• Trade with the Spanish 

• All are currently active and present civilizations

Which factor led to the survival of the Mayan language?

• It was less complicated than other languages in the region.

• Several documents from the Mayan government have been discovered.

• The Mayans had contact with other Mayan cities and tribes which led to the free exchange of ideas.

• Each city spoke a different dialect, so there were more versions of the language to pass on.

Which statement best describes the difference between the two Mayan calendars?

• One calendar was based on the movements of the sun, and the other was a ritual calendar.

• One calendar was for celebrations and the other was used as part of religious rituals.

• One was used to track time throughout the whole year, the other was used to track time during the growing season.

• One was adapted from the Anasazi culture, the other was unique to the Mayan civilization.