Exploring Mesoamerican Vocabulary Quiz

What is obsidian?

• A type of green gemstone

• A volcanic glass used to make sharp tools and weapons

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming

What is jade?

• A type of volcanic glass

• A green gemstone often used in jewelry and carvings

• A type of ancient book

• A method of irrigation

What is cacao?

• A type of green gemstone

• A plant whose seeds are used to make chocolate

• A method of farming

• A type of ancient manuscript

What is slash and burn agriculture?

• A method of farming where trees and plants are cut and burned to clear land

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A type of green gemstone

• A method of irrigation

What is maize?

• A type of green gemstone

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A type of corn that was a staple food in ancient Mesoamerica

• A method of farming

What is a mother culture?

• A type of green gemstone

• A culture that has a great influence on later cultures

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming

What is Mesoamerica?

• A type of green gemstone

• A region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming

What is a codex?

• A type of green gemstone

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming

• A method of irrigation

What is tribute?

• A type of green gemstone

• A payment made by one nation to another for protection or as a sign of submission

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming

What is a causeway?

• A type of green gemstone

• A raised road or path, often built over water or wet ground

• A type of ancient manuscript

• A method of farming