Mayan and Aztec Civilization Insights

The video explores early American civilizations, focusing on the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs. It discusses the migration from Asia to the Americas, the cultural and architectural achievements of the Mayans, and the Aztec civilization's encounter with European explorers. The impact of European diseases like smallpox on native populations is also highlighted.

What theory explains the early migrations to the Americas?

• The Ice Age Theory

• The Oceanic Route Theory

• The Land Bridge Theory

• The Continental Drift Theory

Which civilization is known for leaving large stone monuments and influencing later cultures?

• The Incas

• The Aztecs

• The Mayans

• The Olmecs

What was unique about the Mayan calendar system?

• It included a 360-day year with 5 extra days

• It was based on lunar cycles

• It ignored leap years

• It had 400 days

What feature was common in Mayan architecture?

• Underground tunnels

• Circular stone structures

• Ziggurat-style temples

• Pyramids with smooth sides

What was the purpose of the loop in Mayan ball courts?

• To score points

• To hang decorations

• To support the structure

• To create sound effects

What phenomenon occurs at the Temple of Chichen Itza during a sunny day in May?

• A shadow resembling a serpent

• A solar eclipse

• A reflection of the moon

• A rainbow over the temple

What happened to the Mayan cities around 900 AD?

• They were relocated

• They were abandoned

• They were rebuilt

• They were destroyed by invaders

What was the Aztec capital city built on?

• A mountain

• A forest

• A desert

• An island

Who was the European explorer that played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztecs?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Vasco da Gama

• Francisco Pizarro

What epidemic significantly impacted the Aztec population after European contact?

• Bubonic Plague

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Measles