Chapter #1: Homes & Great Cities 🧱

What technique did the Maya use to build the walls of their homes?

• Wattle and daub

• Bricklaying

• Stone carving

• Timber framing

What was the most important area of a Maya home?

• The sleeping area

• The fire where the family cooked

• The area with woven mats

• The entrance with three stones

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Why did the Maya place three stones by the fire in their homes?

• For decorative purposes

• To support the cooking pots

• They represented the birth of their culture

• To keep the fire contained

What was the purpose of the stones placed by the Maya around the fire?

• To grind corn

• To balance ceramic pots for cooking

• To sit on while eating

• To store food

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What material were common Aztec homes built with?

• Stone

• Adobe bricks

• Wood

• Metal

What was the purpose of a hearth in an Aztec home?

• For sleeping

• For decoration

• For heating or cooking

• For religious ceremonies

What did Aztec homes typically feature for religious purposes?

• A family shrine with statues of the gods

• A large temple inside the house

• A special room for priests

• An altar for sacrifices

Which Aztec god was associated with maize?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Centeotl

How were Aztec homes different from those of Aztec nobles?

• Aztec homes were larger with many rooms

• Aztec homes had chimneys and windows

• Aztec homes were made of stone

• Aztec homes were simple and had no chimneys or windows

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What was a common feature of Inca family homes?

• They were large with many rooms

• They were divided into several floors

• They included a courtyard

• They consisted of a one-room home