Archipelago of Trade Open-Map REVIEW

What geographic features (e.g., Mountains, roads, buildings) separated the Aztecs and Inca from those in Europe, Africa, and Asia? How might this separation have affected the civilizations in the Americas?

• Mountains and oceans separated the Aztecs and Inca from Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to unique cultural developments.

• Deserts and rivers separated the Aztecs and Inca from Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to similar cultural developments.

• Plains and valleys separated the Aztecs and Inca from Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to identical cultural developments.

Identify the body of water near the Inca and Aztec Civilizations.

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Lake Victoria

Were the Aztecs and Inca connected to one another through trade? If so, how? If not, why not?

• Yes, they were connected through extensive trade networks.

• No, they were not connected due to geographical barriers.

• Yes, they traded occasionally but not extensively.

• No, they were connected only through cultural exchanges.

The Inca Empire were (North/South/East/West) of the Aztec Empire.

• North

• South

• East

• West

The Aztec Empire were (North/South/East/West) of the Inca Empire.

• North

• South

• East

• West

Cahokia is (North/South/East/West) of the Inca Empire.

• North

• South

• East

• West

Could the methods of growing corn from the Aztec Empires have been traded in the Inca Empire in 1453?

• YES

• NO

Could printmaking technology from Europe have been traded in North and South America in 1453?

• YES

• NO

Weapons from Spain were traded in West Africa.

• YES

• NO

Aztec Empire was on the _______ ________(eastern Hemisphere/ western hemisphere) of Europe.