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Chapter 19-20

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Who did the Mayans believe could communicate with the Gods? Their Priests and Kings
The first Mesoamerican civilizations began when? Once they mastered farming in poor rain forests soil.
A major breakthrough of the Maya was what? Developing the concept of zero
Many Maya pyramids were topped with what? Temples
Maya cities had what in their centers? Pyramids and Palaces
Maya astronomers created three major types of what? Calendars
The Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica developed where? The tropical lowlands
By studying the glyphs on Maya stela, scholars have learned about what? The deeds of Maya rulers
The Incan civilization developed where? Andes, South America
A key example of Incan social organization (that shared food and resources among group members) was called what? Ayllu
What is the best explanation for the remarkable success of the Incan empire? A well-organized government
Why was the mita system important to the Incas? They had no money so they had to pay taxes with labor.
Incan architects and engineers are famous for building what? Roads
The Incas created a quipu, a record-keeping device made of what? Knotted strings
How did the Aztecs take control of the basin known as the Valley of Mexico? They conquered their neighbors with a powerful army.
To increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built what? Chinampas
Many feats of Aztec engineering were made necessary by Tenochtitlan's location where? On a small island in a shallow lake.
The group that ruled the Aztec empire was known as what? Aztec Triple Alliance
Who ran the everyday operations of the Aztecs government? The chief minister
At its peak the size of the Aztec empire stretched how far? From Central America to Guatemala
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