Latin America 2-1
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- When did the Mayan civilization thrive?
- 300 - 900 A.D.
- Hieroglyphics
- system of writing using symbols used by Mayan and Aztecs
- When did the Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico?
- the 1100s
- Where did the Aztecs finally settle?
- Lake Texcoco
- When did the Mayans leave their cities?
- 900 A.D.
- Name two great cities built by the Mayans.
- Copan and Tikol
- Maize
- Corn
- When did the Aztecs start conquering other people?
- in the 1400s
- What was the Aztec capital?
- Tenochtitlan
- What was the main food of Mayans?
- Maize
- Where was the Valley of Mexico?
- In Central Mexico, it includes present day Mexico City
- What does maize mean?
- It means both the plant and the kernals of corn
- What are some of the Aztec civilization accomplishments?
- They built a center of trade and learning. Their doctors made medicines from plants. They predicted eclipses. They used hieroglyphics.
- What were some of the Mayan civilization accomplishments?
- They designed an accurate calendar. They developed hieroglyphics. They developed a number system.
- What was the Mayan Farmers most important crop?
- Corn
- What was the game played by Mayans that was like basketball?
- Pok-a-tok