Teotihuacan and Maya Civilization Insights

The video explores the civilizations of Mesoamerica, focusing on the Maya and Teotihuacan. It discusses the political systems, cultural achievements, and eventual collapse of the Maya civilization, highlighting their advanced writing, mathematics, and architecture. The video also covers Teotihuacan, known for its urban planning and influence across Mesoamerica, despite its mysterious collapse. The content provides insights into the commonalities and variations among these ancient civilizations.

Which civilization was more centralized according to the map?

• Maya

• Teotihuacan

• Aztec

• Inca

What was a key feature of the Maya political system?

• Federal republic

• City-states and regional kingdoms

• Centralized monarchy

• Unified empire

What was a significant factor in the collapse of the Maya civilization?

• Technological stagnation

• Economic prosperity

• Prolonged drought

• Invasion by foreign powers

Which of the following was NOT a cultural achievement of the Maya?

• Advanced mathematical system

• Invention of the wheel

• Elaborate calendars

• Most elaborate writing system in the Americas

What was the population range of Teotihuacan at its peak?

• 125,000 to 150,000

• 50,000 to 75,000

• 100,000 to 125,000

• 150,000 to 200,000

What was a notable feature of Teotihuacan's urban planning?

• Circular city layout

• Grid-like pattern

• Random street arrangement

• Concentric circles

What was the extent of Teotihuacan's directly administered area?

• 20,000 square miles

• 15,000 square miles

• 10,000 square miles

• 5,000 square miles

Which civilization named Teotihuacan as the 'City of the Gods'?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

What was a significant influence of Teotihuacan on other Mesoamerican regions?

• Economic domination

• Religious conversion

• Cultural and architectural influence

• Military conquest

What was a key reason for the mysterious collapse of Teotihuacan?

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Technological regression

• Natural disaster

• Internal strife and resource depletion