Chapter 2 Ancient Indian Civilizations

Which classes made up the Aztec social structure?

All the boys in this civilization were trained to fight

This civilization developed ideas of astronomy, a number system, and a calendar

The Inca people arrived here in 1200 C.E.

Had no developed technologies and no writing system

This civilization, at its peek of power, included hundreds of cities across Mesoamerica

The Maya people built elaborate structures with metal tools

These people called themselves "the Children of the Sun"

This civlization settled on the swampy shores of Lake Texcoco

People were elites or commoners

Which of the four civilizations are best classified as empires?

Each civilization we learned about was polytheistic

These people invented terrace farming and freezing food in snow

This civilization had cities and connected the empire with bridges and roads

The Maya people worshipped one God

This civilization believed in the afterlife and mummified their dead

This civlization settled near rivers, which allowed them to fish, trade, and travel easily.

These two civilizations practiced "slash and burn" agriculture

What were the Mississippian mounds made from?

Which crop did the four civilizations have in common?