Mesoamerican Civilizations Overview

Mr. Andy Schulte introduces a new unit on Mesoamerica to seventh graders at North Oldham Middle School. The unit explores the impacts of isolation on civilizations such as the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca. The video outlines the week's learning plan, including geography and key vocabulary. It provides an overview of the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca, highlighting their achievements and geographical locations. The Maya are known for their temples and calendar, the Aztecs for Tenochtitlan and step pyramids, and the Inca for Machu Picchu and terrace farming.

What was the main topic of the new unit introduced by Mr. Andy Schulte?

• The impact of European colonization

• The geography of Africa

• The history of the Roman Empire

• The civilizations of Mesoamerica

Which day of the week is dedicated to studying the Aztecs according to the schedule?

• Friday

• Thursday

• Tuesday

• Monday

During which time period did the Maya civilization thrive?

• 250-950 CE

• 1000-1500 CE

• 750-1250 CE

• 500-1000 CE

What is one of the Maya civilization's most notable achievements?

• Creating the first democracy

• Developing a complex calendar

• Inventing the wheel

• Building the Great Wall

Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

• The Nile River Valley

• The Yucatan Peninsula

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Andes Mountains

What was the Aztec city built in the middle of a lake?

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

During which European event did the Aztecs thrive?

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Black Death

• The Renaissance

In which region did the Inca civilization primarily develop?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon Basin

• The Yucatan Peninsula

What is the Inca city known for its architectural significance?

• Cahokia

• Teotihuacan

• Machu Picchu

• Tikal

What agricultural technique is the Inca civilization famous for?

• Hydroponics

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Crop rotation