Mesoamerican Cultures Part 2

What does the name 'Totonacas' mean?

• Children of the earth

• Warriors of the north

• People of the sun

• Three hearts

In which state did the Totonacas primarily develop?

• Puebla

• Michoacán

• Oaxaca

• Veracruz

Which culture is believed to have influenced the Totonacas in stone carving?

• Mixtec

• Zapotec

• Olmec

• Maya

What was the main agricultural product of the Totonacas?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rice

What is the name of the most impressive structure built by the Totonacas?

• The Temple of Quetzalcoatl

• The Great Pyramid

• The Pyramid of the Niches

• The Temple of the Sun

Which god was NOT mentioned as a deity of the Totonacas?

• Quetzalcóatl

• Chicomecoatl

• Xochipilli

• Huitzilopochtli

What was the primary focus of the Purépechas' economy?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

What unique metal did the Purépechas use for making tools?

• Gold

• Copper

• Bronze

• Silver

Which city was the capital of the Purépecha Empire?

• Pátzcuaro

• Michoacán

• Ihuatzio

• Tzintzuntzan

What was the main reason the Aztecs migrated from Aztlán?

• To find new land

• To fulfill a prophecy

• To escape enemies

• To seek better resources