Mayan and Aztec Civilizations Overview

What didn't the Mayan Civilization grow?

• Maize

• Avocados

• Potatoes

• Squash

The Mayan Social Structure consisted of ........(Select All that Apply)

• Rich Merchants

• Kings

• Priests

• Knights

What city was most likely the religious center for the Mayans? (Spell to the best of your ability)

(a)  

Why did the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan build chinampas?

• to keep invaders away

• to enlarge their land area and make where they live bigger

• to get a fresh supply of water

• to catch fish for special meals

What did the Aztec build in the center of Tenochtitlan?

• a large plaza where they held special festivals and feasts

• a royal palace

• wooden causeways leading in four different directions

• a ball court

Governments officials, military leaders and priests can also be called

• nobles

• peasants

• commoners

• artisans and craftsman

What does Mesoamerica mean?

• Middle of the Americas

• land surrounded by water on 3 sides

• South America

• all of the above

What is a synonym for agriculture?

• farming

• food

• ancient

• happy

Maya = Maize = ____________

• Squash
• Fruit Punch
• Corn
• Beans

The Maya were the first recorded civilization to feature the concept of ________ in their number system.

• 1
• - 1
• 0
• Infinity