Empires of the Americas (179-183)

Where do scientists believe the first Americans came from?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Antarctica

What is the name of the strait that was once a land bridge connecting Asia and North America?

(a)  

Mesoamerica is (a)   and (b)  

• Mexico

• Central America

• South America

• China

• Alaska

Draw a Mayan pyramid

The Olmecs and the (a)   were the (b)   civilizations in (c)  

• Toltecs

• earliest

• Mesoamerica

• Canada

• latest

• Mayans

Mayan chiefs were considered half-man and ..

• half-beast

• half-woman

• half-god

• half-demon

Mayan astronomers used the sun,​ ​ (a)   , and ​ (b)   to predict the future.

• moon
• Venus
• Mars
• ocean tides
• Uranus

Mayan Achievements

Groups:

(a) Builders

,

(b) Math and Science

,

(c) Writing System

,

(d) Artistry

• Colorful murals

• Built huge cities

• Created a form of hieroglyphics

• 365 Day Calendar

• Temples

• Pyramids

• Developed the concept of zero

What factors led to the decline of the Mayan Empire

• Constant Warfare

• Disease

• Pressure from neighboring people

• Climate Change

Which Mesoamerican empire lived in the Valley of Mexico?

• Aztecs

• Mayas

• Olmecs

• Egyptians