studying for M.I.A. Flashcards
Tenoctolon
built on a lake and associated with the Aztecs.
Quipu
knotted strings that the Incas used to keep records
Sapa Inca
the Inca emperor
Why did the sapa Inca get the power?
Because they thought he was the son of the sun god.
Where did the power go after the first Sapa Inca died.
the power passed down to his son and it kept being passed down until they were conquered.
How did the Mayans write stuff?
They used hierglyphics
What were the Incas famous for?
They were famous for their road system
What game did the Mayans make?
They made a ball game that if you won you would be sacrificed.
What was their main crop?
All of their main crop was corn.
What was a georgraphical feature that helped them a lot?
It was having high altitudes because it was harder for enemy tribe to try to attack. It had water that helped the crops. And the volcanic soil helped the crops too.
What did they all build to worship the gods?
They all built temples.
Who used terrace farming?
The Incas did
Who used slash and burn?
They all did.
Who developed a calendars?
The Mayans and aztecs
Who believed in more than one god?
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