Civilizations of Ancient Mesoamerica

The video explores Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, focusing on the Maya, Teotihuacan, Chavin, Moche, Wari, and Tiwanaku. It highlights the Maya's achievements in math and astronomy, their societal structure, and environmental challenges leading to their decline. Teotihuacan's city planning and mysterious collapse are discussed. In the Andes, the video covers the religious and agricultural practices of the Chavin and Moche, and the trade-focused coexistence of the Wari and Tiwanaku.

What mathematical concept did the Maya develop that was not seen in Eurasia until the Gupta Empire?

• The concept of infinity

• The concept of zero

• The concept of negative numbers

• The concept of fractions

Why was there constant warfare among the Maya city-states?

• To spread their religion

• To gain control over trade routes

• To capture prisoners for sacrifice

• To expand their territory

What environmental change contributed to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Increased rainfall

• Drier weather

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

Which civilization was influenced by the Maya's calendar and religious rituals?

• Inca

• Zapotec

• Aztec

• Olmec

What was a significant architectural feature of Teotihuacan?

• Floating gardens

• Step pyramids

• Underground tunnels

• Hanging gardens

What is one theory about the collapse of Teotihuacan?

• Internal revolution

• A drought

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive earthquake

What was a major religious practice of the Chavin civilization?

• Sun worship

• Animal spirit rituals

• Ancestor worship

• Moon worship

What agricultural products were central to the Moche civilization?

• Rice and wheat

• Maize, squash, and beans

• Potatoes and quinoa

• Barley and oats

What was a key feature of Wari architecture?

• Use of plaster

• Fitted stone blocks

• Wooden structures

• Mud-brick buildings

How did the Wari and Tiwanaku civilizations manage to coexist peacefully?

• By forming a military alliance

• By sharing religious beliefs

• By focusing on different geographic regions

• By merging into a single empire