CKLA Unit 2 Chapter 1

What are all of the geographical features of the area where the Aztec created their empire?

• In Central Mexico only

• In the Northern Yucatan Peninsula

  only

• In Mexico surrounded by mountains and volcanoes

• It was located in a valley

What are all of the geographical features of the area where the Inca civilization began?

• In Central Mexico only

• In the Northern Yucatan Peninsula

  only

• In the Andes mountains and it contained deserts, warm valleys, and snow capped peaks

• It was located in a cold valley with lots of wildlife.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

On page 6, what does the author mean when it says: "flaked stones, ceramic shards, bones, and textiles all tell a story."

• These are scientific terms for the tools the Maya, Aztec, and Inca peple used.

• These were items archaeologists used to help them dig up ancient ruins.

• These items began to talk to archaeologists.

• These items provide evidence about past human activities.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

On page 6, use context clues and define the word excavate.

• To excuse someone from doing something wrong.

• To dig for artifacts.

• The scientific term for a shovel.

• What archaeologists used to draw maps of the ancient cities.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

After reading page 7, what evidence supports the main idea that there was a decline of the Aztec and Inca Empires?

• The Europeans brought advanced weapons, diseases, and new animals to the Aztec and Inca civilizations.

• Cortes became friends with the Aztec people and turned them against the Incas.

• Pizarro and Cortes were cousins who fought for land.

• The Europeans took the Aztec and Inca people back to Europe to help them live better.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Reread the 1st paragraph on page 7. What is a synonym for conquistadors?

• Explorers

• Spanish people

• Spanish King

• Conquerors

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RI.5.4

What three civilizations did we read about today?

• Maya, Aztec, and Hispanics

• Maya, Aztec, and Inca

• Cortes, Pizarro, and Sieves.

• Conquistadors, Americans, and Spaniards

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CCSS.RI.5.1

What does the prefix PRE mean?

• After

• Before

• Later

• Now

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Did I use the word diverse correctly in the sentence below?

We have a diverse population of students at Union Hill Elementary.

• no

• yes

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is a synonym for flourish?

• thrive

• unprogressive

• failure

• unsuccessful

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CCSS.L.5.4C

CCSS.L.5.5C