Ancient Civilizations of the Americas

The video tutorial guides students through creating timelines for the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. It provides detailed instructions on plotting significant historical events for each civilization, such as the Mayan Classical period, the founding of Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs, and the rediscovery of Machu Picchu. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the chronological order of events and the impact of these civilizations on history.

Which three ancient civilizations are the focus of the timeline discussion?

• Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians

• Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans

• Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans

• Maya, Aztecs, and Incas

During which period did the Mayans abandon their cities?

• Modern

• Post-Classical

• Classical

• Pre-Classical

In what year did Columbus meet Mayan traders?

• 1602

• 1697

• 1502

• 1492

When did the Aztecs first appear according to the timeline?

• 1442 AD

• 1325 AD

• 1100 AD

• 1280 AD

What significant event happened in 1325 for the Aztecs?

• Reign of Montezuma I

• Defeat by Cortez

• Discovery of the Aztec calendar stone

• Founding of Tenochtitlan

Who was the Aztec ruler captured by Cortez in 1519?

• Montezuma II

• Itzcoatl

• Montezuma I

• Cuauhtémoc

When was the Incan city of Cusco founded?

• 1100 AD

• 1200 AD

• 1300 AD

• 900 AD

Which Incan ruler was defeated by Pizarro?

• Manco Inca

• Túpac Amaru

• Atahualpa

• Pachacuti

In what year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 1901

• 1911

• 1921

• 1931

What is a common theme among the timelines of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas?

• None of them had any contact with each other

• Each civilization had a significant encounter with European explorers

• All civilizations were founded in the same year

• They all used the same calendar system