The Columbian Exchange

The Incan Empire was linked together by -

• rivers

• qanats

• roads

• canals

The Maya were well known for their -

• knowledge of mathematics and astronomy.

• many conquests and warlike culture.

• part in the Atlantic slave trade.

• inability to keep written records.

The purpose of the ritual shown in the picture at right was to -

• take power and control away from the king.

• show the common peoples' dedication to the king.

• inspire younger warriors and prepare them for battle.

• have the gods provide good crops and successful wars.

This type of agriculture was practiced by the Incas.

• slash and burn

• chinampas

• 3-field rotation

• terrace farming

Where were the Maya located?

• A

• B

• C

Where were the Aztecs located?

• A

• B

• C

Where were the Incas located?

• A

• B

• C

What does the term "mesoamerican" mean?

• Middle Passage

• Middle America, between North and South America

• Middle America, including states like Texas and Oklahoma

• Messy America

What was once at the site of Tenochtitlan and the modern-day Mexico City?

• lake

• volcano

• desert

• mountain

Maya = Maize = ____________

• Squash
• Fruit Punch
• Corn
• Beans