EAC Vocabulary QUIZ

Farming technique in which plants in a given area are cut down and burned to fertilize the soil for future use

• Slash-and-Burn Farming

• Terraces

• Chinampas

Artificial islands or floating gardens built by the Aztecs

• Slash-and-Burn Farming

• Terraces

• Chinampas

Flattened sections of land along mountain slopes that are used to grow crops in uneven areas

• Slash-and-Burn Farming

• Terraces

• Chinampas

Corn that was originally grown in Mesoamerica

• Maize

• Quipu

• Obsidian

One of the first civilizations in the Americas that was located near the Gulf of Mexico and was known for a large trading network and colossal head sculptures

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

Civilization in Mesoamerica known for their architecture and layout of their cities, extensive food production, and their 365-day calendar

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

Civilization and empire in central Mexico that transformed the landscape of Lake Texcoco, conquered nearby groups, and created a successful economy

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

South American empire famous for building a network of roads and rope bridges, terraces, and the ancient city of Machu Picchu

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

Spanish soldiers who tried to conquer as much land as possible for Spain to spread Christianity, become wealthy, and achieve fame

• Priests

• Conquistadors

• Aztec

• Sapa Inca

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