Geography of Mesoamerica and South America

Tenochtitlan was the _______ of the Aztec Empire.

• First Aztec King

• First Spanish City

• Capital

• Largest Lake

The Incan Civilization formed on what mountain range?

• The Andes

• The Alps

• The Appalachian

• The Himalayas

The Incan Civilization could be found on what continent?

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

The Mayans used these books made of animal skin or bark to keep records of important events.

• Quipus

• Codex

• Papyrus

• Scrolls

This agricultural technique was used by the Mayans, where they would cut down trees to clear an area to plant crops and burn the trees and use the ash as fertilizer.

• Terrace Farming

• Slash and burn

• Chinampas

• plowing

The _________ were considered a Mother culture of Mesoamerica.

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

The Aztec used _________ as currency.

• Maize

• Cacao beans

• Potatoes

• Bananas

_________ was a type of corn that was a staple food in Mesoamerica.

• Maize

• Cacao Beans

• Potatoes

• Bananas

These animals were used by the Inca to carry heavy loads around the mountains.

• Donkeys

• Llamas

• Camels

• Horses

Spanish Explorers that arrived in Mesoamerica and South America were called what?

• Pirates

• Farmers

• Colonists

• Conquistadors