What new kind of food did the Aztecs learn how to make?
Chocolate
Huayna Capac was a great king of the_______
Incas
What kinds of goods did the Incas trade? a. chocolate and gold b. cloth, pottery, and jewelry c. wool and llamas d. sweet potatoes and jewelry
b
Why was the Incan empire so weak when the Spanish explorers arrived?
The kingdom had been divided, and the two rulers were fighting with each other.
How did the Aztecs get their food? a. They stole food from people living around the lake. b. They grew crops on top of the lake. c. They bought food from their enemies.
b
What did the Mayan king have to do before a battle? a. sacrifice his children b. shed his own blood c. fast and pray d. play the Mayan ball game
b.
Why did the Mayan cities crumble away into the jungle?
The Mayan cities grew so big that the ground around them couldn’t grow enough food to support all the city people.
Who lived in the Mayan cities? a. everyone b. farmers c. craftsmen d. kings and noblemen
d
The Incas lived in an area that is today called _________
Peru
Which of these civilizations (Mayas, Aztecs, or Incas) is the best? Explain your answer.
answers will vary
Tenochtitlan was a great city built by the _________
Aztecs
Why did the Aztecs decide to build a city in the middle of a lake? a. The sun god told them to build there. b. They wanted to have plenty of drinking water. c. It would be easy to protect from enemies
a