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Mesoamerican Cards
These flashcards are from my 9th grade History class on Mesoamerica
Question | Answer |
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Which civilization was built on the Yucatan Peninsula? | The Aztec civilization. |
The Mayan civilization was located in what modern day countries? | Honduras and Guatemala. |
What is the Popul Huh? | The Popol Vuh is the creation story of the Maya. |
What is the name of the Incas main god? | Inti. |
Who built chinampas? | Mayans |
Which civilization used llamas as a transport system? | Incas. |
Which civilization settled in Mexico before the Aztecs and Mayans? | Aztecs |
Who were the "people of the jaguar"? | Mayans |
Why did the Incas wear large ear spools? | In order to symbolize their wealth. |
Which civilization is the Popul Vuh associated with? | Mayan |
Who defeated the Aztecs? | Hernan Cortez |
Who took over the Inca? | Pizarro |
Which civilization was famous for its extensive highway system? | Incas |
Which civilization invented the canoe? | Mayan |
What was the primary city of the Aztecs? | Tenochtitlan |
Which civilization was known for living in "long houses"? | Iroquois |
What enabled the Inca to grow produce on the mountains? | Terraces |
Name the 8 main characteristics of a civilization: | 1) ..... |