Aztec Civilization and Agriculture Concepts

The video tutorial covers the cultures of Middle America, focusing on the Aztec and Maya civilizations. It explains key terms like slash and burn agriculture, maize, and hieroglyphics. The importance of farming in the Aztec Empire is highlighted, along with challenges like water supply and farmland. The role of religion, including human sacrifice, is discussed. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with future content.

What was the previous name for the subject now called World History?

• Geography

• Ancient History

• Social Studies

• Cultural Studies

Which civilization was known for establishing a great empire and building many cities in Middle America?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Olmecs

• Mayas

What is maize commonly known as?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Corn

• Barley

What writing system uses signs and symbols, as mentioned in the video?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Runes

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Cuzco

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

Why was farming crucial in the Aztec culture?

• It was a religious requirement.

• The empire was large and needed food to sustain its population.

• It was the only source of income.

• It was a form of art.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan?

• Building roads

• Getting fresh water

• Invasion by other tribes

• Lack of gold

What was the purpose of human sacrifice in Aztec religious ceremonies?

• To mark the end of the year

• To celebrate victories

• To appease the gods of war

• To ensure the sun would rise and crops would grow

What is the first step in the slash and burn agriculture technique?

• Using ash as fertilizer

• Planting seeds

• Cutting down the trees

• Burning the trees

What is a major disadvantage of slash and burn agriculture?

• It attracts pests.

• It depletes the soil after a few years.

• It is too expensive.

• It requires a lot of water.