Mesoamerican Civilizations

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Which civilization is credited with possibly having the first writing system in the Americas, as evidenced by the Cascajal Block?

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Olmec

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What was the primary function of the chinampas surrounding Tenochtitlan?

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Agricultural production

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Which civilization's mythology includes the Popol Vuh, recounting the Hero Twins and deities like Kukulcan?

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Maya

Front

Which civilization was known for the construction of colossal basalt heads, some as tall as 11 feet?

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Olmec

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Which civilization's capital was Tula, known for its massive warrior columns?

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Toltec

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Which civilization's capital was Tenochtitlan, known for its division into four camps and 20 Capulli?

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Mexica

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Which civilization is associated with the Long Count calendar?

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Maya

Front

Which civilization was known for the ritual of bloodletting and the Mesoamerican ballgame?

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Olmec

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Which civilization's mythology includes the god Huitzilopochtli, associated with the founding of Tenochtitlan?

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Mexica

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Which civilization's capital was known for the Templo Mayor, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc?

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Mexica