Vocabulary, Week 16 - Maya & Aztec

What are hieroglyphics?

• A system of writing used by the ancient Mayans

• A method of cooking used in ancient Egypt
• A type of musical instrument
• A form of ancient currency

What was the staple crop of Mesoamerica?

• maize

• wheat

• potato

• rice

What is a terrace in the context of Mesoamerican agriculture?

• A type of fruit tree commonly found in Mesoamerica

• A method of irrigation using underground channels

• A small, enclosed garden for growing flowers

• A flat, raised platform or step-like structure for farming

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

• Cuzco

What was the name of the ancient Mayan ball game?

• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Pok-a-Tok
• Basketball

What is the term for the taxes that could be paid in food, cotton, gold, etc.?

• donation

• tax

• gift

• tribute

What are chinampas?

• A type of clothing worn by ancient Mesoamerican warriors

• A type of boat used for fishing in ancient Mesoamerica

• A type of musical instrument used in ancient Mesoamerica

• Floating gardens used for agriculture in ancient Mesoamerica

Who was the feathered serpent deity in Mesoamerican mythology?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

Which lake was the center of the Aztec Empire?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Titicaca

Which terms means “Middle America” and refers to Mexico and Central America?

• Latin America
• South America
• Mesoamerica
• North America