Civilizations of the Americas Flashcards
The main early American civilization were the ________.
Mayans
Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Guatemala, and eastern Honduras were the ________.
The Mayans
What is a famous thing that Mayans invented and use that we still use today?
Calendar
What group took over Mexican culture?
The Aztecs
What was a major feature of Aztecs’ culture?
Human sacrifice
What was the structure of the Aztec government?
Centralized; a king was elected witha large army
- Skilled builders and engineers
- Accomplished astronomers
- Mathematicians
are all characteristics of who?
The Aztecs
What civilization is known for its
- Beautiful pottery
- Intricate fabrics
- Flat-topped mounds (huacas)
Andean civilization
What does “huacas” refer to?
Flat-topped mounds created by Andean civilization
Where were the Incas located?
South America
What did the Incas term themselves?
“Children of the Sun”
What early American civilization referred to themselves as “Children of the Sun”?
Incas
What did the Incas worship?
The sun
What early American civilization lived in northern Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah and Colarado?
The Anasazi
What did the Anasazi develop?
Adobe architecture
