Early Civilizations of Mexico

The Maya created an accurate calendar based on what type of observations?

• Geological

• Astronomical

• Biological

• Chemical

What did the Aztecs build to grow food?

• Terraces

• Chinampas

• Greenhouses

• Farms

Which civilization contributed to writing systems, art, mathematics, and calendars?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

The Aztecs expanded through what means?

• Diplomacy

• Military conquest

• Trade

• Exploration

When did Spanish explorers arrive in the Americas?

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1700s

Who landed in Mexico with 500 soldiers in 1518?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Ferdinand Magellan

The Spanish unknowingly brought new (a)   to the natives.

• Technologies

• Diseases

• Crops

• Religions

The Spanish conquered all of (a)   America.

• North

• Central

• South

• East

What was one of the advantages the Spanish had over the Aztecs?

• Larger population

• Superior weapons

• Better agriculture

• Stronger economy

Which countries sent their own explorers inspired by Spain's success?

• England and France

• Portugal and Italy

• Germany and Russia

• China and Japan