Aztec and Inca Civilization Insights

The video lecture covers the history, culture, and achievements of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Inca. It discusses the Mayans' advanced calendar and writing system, the Aztecs' powerful empire and its downfall due to Spanish conquest, and the Inca's impressive architecture and road systems. The lecture concludes with final notes and exam information.

Where did the Mayan civilization primarily exist?

• Central Mexico

• South America

• Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

• Northern Mexico

What was a significant contribution of the Mayans to mathematics?

• The concept of infinity

• The decimal system

• The concept of zero

• The binary system

What was the primary basis of the Aztec economy?

• Farming and warfare

• Fishing and hunting

• Mining and metallurgy

• Trade and commerce

Which city was the largest in the Aztec civilization?

• Tenochtitlan

• Copan

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

What was a unique feature of the Aztec capital's construction?

• It was built in a desert

• It was built underground

• It was built on floating rafts

• It was built on a mountain

What was the primary religion of the Inca civilization?

• Polytheistic

• Animistic

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic

What was a notable architectural achievement of the Inca?

• Pyramids

• Underground cities

• Stone buildings without mortar

• Wooden temples

What was the Inca's road system known for?

• Being over 24,000 miles long

• Being exclusive to royalty

• Being made of gold

• Being the longest in the world

How did the Spanish conquest affect the Inca civilization?

• It led to the Inca's expansion

• It resulted in the Inca's decline

• It had no impact

• It improved Inca technology

What is the due date for the final exam and assignments?

• May 4th

• May 3rd

• May 2nd

• May 1st