Topic 1.1 Flashcard-Olmec, Maya, Aztec. Inca

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The large monuments and temples of the Olmec are evidence that

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the Olmec developed an advanced civilization that was capable of organizing large pools of labor.

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What is one reason why only a few Maya books on bark paper remain?

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Spanish conquerors burned most of the books because they were not written by Christians.

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What is the main difference between the Aztec and Maya regarding the governing of their societies?

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The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.

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What was the only form of record keeping of the Inca's called?

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Quipu

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What people influenced the Maya? Options: Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Zapotec

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Olmec

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What happened to the Maya after their Classic Period? Options: A catastrophic event wiped out the population. They were killed off in a series of battles. They died off from epidemic diseases. They continued to exist in remote locations.

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They continued to exist in remote locations.

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Which civilization is known for creating the first writing system in Mesoamerica? Options: Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Inca

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Olmec

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What was the primary purpose of the Maya pyramids?

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Religious ceremonies

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Which of the following was a major city of the Aztec civilization? Chichen Itza, Tenochtitlan, Machu Picchu, Cuzco

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Tenochtitlan

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Which civilization is known for constructing the city of Machu Picchu?

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Inca