7.1 Quiz Flashcards
Teotihhuacan
Birthplace of the gods that was a well planned city that dominated the city between 100-750 AD
Tikal
Largest Mayan city dominated by pyramid temples
Tenochtitlan
Aztec Capitol city in lake texcoco
Tribute
Payment from conquered peoples that the Aztec demanded to strengthen their empire
Huitzilopochtli
Chief Aztec god (god of the son) to whom the Aztecs made sacrafices to
Nezahualcoyotl
Prophetic poet king who envisioned the end of Aztec power
Explain the migration and settlement of people through the Americas (writing question)
During the last ice age, frozen oceans created large sheets of ice that became a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. groups of hunters crossed the bridge and migrated eastward and southward across the Americas.
What were two results of the agricultural revolution in the Americas?
- farming people settled into villages and populations expanded
- religious centers developed that grew into cities
What can archeologists tell about the olmecs civilization from their remains?
They were the first American civilization who had a powerful class of priests and aristocrats
What were some of the Mayan advances in learning?
The Mayans created a hieroglyphic writing system, a 365-day solar and 260- day Venus calendar. They also had a numbering system
What types of farming methods were used by the Mayans?
The Mayans cleared dense rain forests through slash and burn agriculture. they also built raised fields that caught and held rain water. By hey also built channels that could be opened to drain off excess rainwater
Why was slash and burn method of agriculture a bad method?
It was a bad method because it wore out the soul quickly and they needed to wait 2-3 years before replanting
In what three ways did the Aztecs build and control and empire in Mexico?
The Aztecs had a combination of fierce conquests and and alliances through diplomacy to create and rule their empire. They also collected a lot of tribute (taxes) from conquered peoples to help create the great Capitol city tenochtitlan
Who governed the Aztec empire and how was he appointed?
An emperor who was chosen by a council of nobles and priests
