CKLA Unit 2- Early American Civilizations

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What is a myth?

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A myth is a traditional story that is passed from one generation to the next, often explaining how and why things happen.

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What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan, located in present-day Mexico.

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What was the capital of the Inca civilization?

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Cuzco.

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What did the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations have in common?

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They all believed in multiple gods and practiced religious ceremonies.

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What significant developments did the Maya achieve?

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The Maya developed a number system and a written language.

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What is the significance of Tenochtitlan?

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Tenochtitlan was a well-planned city of the Aztec civilization, known for its aqueducts and causeways.

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What role did myths play in early civilizations?

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Myths helped explain the facts about how and why things happen in the world.

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Name one achievement of the Inca civilization.

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The Inca built an extensive road system across their empire.

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What is a common feature of Mesoamerican civilizations?

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They often built pyramids for religious ceremonies.

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How did the Maya contribute to mathematics?

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The Maya developed a sophisticated number system that included the concept of zero.