Unit 12 Mesoamerica

Which of the following was the god Huitzilopochtli known for?

The soil would wear out and could no longer support farming, therefore farmers

Scholars use which of the following to study Mayan history?

The first Mesoamerican civilizations began when

_____________ topped Mayan pyramids.

Which of the following people had cities built with pyramids and palaces at their center?

Zero was a concept the Mayan people understood before

___________ was controlled by nobles.

Developing the concept of __________ was a great accomplishment in Mayan history.

Which of the following believed that Kings and priests could communicate with gods?

At its peak, the Aztec Empire

What did Aztecs use to transport fresh water from Lake Texcoco?

In Mayan cities, such as Tikal and Palenque, most people lived

Astronomers helped create three major types of ___________________.

The chief minister played what role in Aztec government?

The Aztecs built which of the following to help feed a rapidly growing population?

Which of the following best describes a basin?

By studying the glyphs on Mayan stelae, scholars have learned which of the following?

________________ was a feat of Aztec engineering being as it was on a small island.

Which of the following best describes a Chinampa?

Symbol that stands for a word or sound

How might have people reached North America from Asia?

What is Tenochtitlan known as today?

The tropical lowlands was where the ___________ people first developed civilizations.

How did the Aztecs take control of the Valley of Mexico?

What technique did the Olmec use to have successful crops in the rain forest?

A building used to observe the sky is known as?

Natural volcanic glass used to make weapons, tools, and sometimes used for currency