Early Americas

Why were human sacrifices made?

• Cities were overpopulated

• As punishment for not following the rules

• To please the gods

• Animals were considered sacred so humans were used

Why did the Mayans have two separate calendars?

• 1 was for religious festivals and the other was for farming

• 1 was for the upper class and the other was for the lower class

• 1 was for the day and the other was for the night

• The different kings could not agree on just one calendar

Which of the following is a term for a form of payment to a group that has conquered you or rules over you?

• Coercion

• Bribe

• Tribute

• Dowry

Which of the following civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains of South America?

• Incas
• Aztecs
• Mayans
• Olmecs

They built pyramids, studied astronomy, and created calendars.

• Mayans

• Toltecs

• Olmecs

• Aztecs

These were Spanish conquerors of the "new world".

They brought horses, firearms, and diseases.

• Payasos

• Tributaries

• Banditos

• Conquistadors

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Northern part of South America.

• Sub Sahara
• Mesoamerica
• Sahel
• Caribbeano Centralio

What modern-day country was once occupied by the Aztecs?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Guatemala

• Colombia

What Spanish conquistador conquered the Incas in 1533?

• Hidalgo

• Cortez

• Pizzarro

• Bolivar

What did the Europeans bring that killed at least half of the native population?

• Disease

• Fruit

• Horses

• War