Module 18 unit 7 Flashcards
How did the arrival of the Europeans impact the native inhabitants of Latin America?
Brought diseases
What accomplishment in math did both the Ancient Indians (Gupta) and the Maya create?
Concept of Zero “0”
What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?
It allowed the government to control a large territory.
How did the arrival of the Spanish affect the Inca civilization?
The arrival of the Spanish brought an end to the Inca Empire.
What type of architecture from the Mayans was similar to the Mesopotamians/Sumerians?
Step Pyramids
How did the Incan civilization expand?
-The Inca Empire was able to expand due to a large network of roads
-they taught conquered leaders about Inca culture so they could in turn teach their region about the empire.
How did the Maya adapt to their environment to create farmable land?
Slashn and burn technique
How did Asia and Peru (Incas) create similar methods for farming?
Terraced farming
How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment?
Made chinampas- floating gardens
How did Tenochtitlan’s geography allow them to protect their territory?
Surrounded by a lake to protect from enemies
How did the Aztecs strengthen their economy?
Collected goods(taxes)
Why would the city of Tenochtitlan fall so soon after the arrival of the Spaniards?
The Spaniards conquered them after seeing all the valuable resources they wanted for themselves
How did the Conquistadors impact the export of gold and silver from the New World to Spain?
Trade of gold and silver increased to Spain
What is the difference between a permanent slave and indentured servant?
Indentured servants can work off their debts and become free
How did the mita (tax collection) impact economic development in the Inca empire?
The government collected goods from the citizens and distributed it to everyone according to need
What belief shaped who had power and authority in the Maya civilization?
Divine Right
How was the structure of the Mayan government different from the structure of the Incan Government?
Maya- city-states
Inca- centralized government
How were the Mayan city-states similar to the Greek city-states?
No centralized government, many different rulers
How did the Inca control their vast empire?
They taught conquered leaders about Inca culture so they could in turn teach their region about the empire.
How was the Incan government affected by the system of roads that were built?
Conquer and expand their territory (and trade easier)
How were Mayan kings similar to Egyptian pharaohs?
Seen as Gods
How was the Mayan social structure similar to other civilizations we have studied?
Social pyramid, heirarchy
What connection was there between Aztec ceremonial sacrifice and agriculture?
Sacrifices to the gods yeilded high crop growth
Why were the Aztecs unpopular with their neighbors?
They made sacrifices from people they conquered
Things to know:
-Mesoamerican calendars prove Mesoamerican civilizations flourished before European contact
-Tenochtitlá and Macchu Picchu wedre highly developed
-Macchu Picchu had a governmentr with laws/leadership and military force
