Chapter 6, Section 2

Question 1

Where did the Mayan people live?

Answer 1

In the rain forest of the Yucatan peninsula

Question 2

The Mayan priests developed studied the heavens and developed what?

Answer 2

The calander

Question 3

What were the Maya’s first to grow?

Answer 3

Corn

Question 4

The maya also developed a form of writing that uses signs and symbols called?

Answer 4

Hieroglyphics

Question 5

What are wall paintings called?

Answer 5

Murals

Question 6

What was the name of the Aztec capital?

Answer 6

Tenochtitlan

Question 7

What city stands on the ancient site of Tenchtitlan?

Answer 7

Mexico City

Question 8

How did Aztec farmers grow crops in?

Answer 8

Floating gardens

Question 9

A Mexican ranch that raised cattle is called a

Answer 9

Hacienda

Question 10

What do Spain made this city a colony?

Answer 10

Mexico

Question 11

What is a mixed relationship of Spanish and Native American heritage?

Answer 11

Mestizos

Question 12

Mexico like the United States because power is divided between national and state governments, and a strong president leads the national government.

Answer 12

Federal republic