Pre-Columbian Civilizations Practice Flashcard

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This Conquistador (Spanish explorer) conquered the Aztecs...

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Cortez

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What did the Aztecs use the people they conquered for?

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human sacrifice for religious offerings

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The ______________:
*sacrificed captives from their wars to the sun god
*their empire included about 11 million people
*collected tribute in gold, feathers, fine clothes, and other precious goods in addition to humans.

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Aztecs

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The end of the Aztec and Incan Empire occurred when:

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Spanish conquistadors Cortez took over Aztecs & Pizarro took over the Incans

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Which of the following IS a major DIFFERENCE between the Aztecs & the Incans? Options: polytheistic, written language & environmental challenges they faced, reason for their downfall, powerful empire

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written language & environmental challenges they faced

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Pizzarro led an expedition that conquered the ____________ Empire.

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Incan

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The Incan Empire expanded rapidly under the leadership of

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Pachacuti

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How did the Incan Empire expand territory after Pachacuti?

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military force & diplomacy

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How were Mayan & Incan governments similar?

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both had rulers who were religious figures with religious power

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How were the Inca Empire & the Roman Empire similar? Options: fought rivals to control the sea, adopted Christianity as official religion, built a system of roads to link them via trade & communication, traded with other people along the Silk Road

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built a system of roads to link them via trade & communication