Maya Aztec and Inca flashcards

Who were the Maya?

The Maya were an ancient civilization in Central America. They were known for their writing, math, and astronomy.

What is the Aztec capital?

The Aztec capital was Tenochtitlan, located where Mexico City is today.

True or false: The Inca built Machu Picchu.

True, because Machu Picchu is a famous Inca city in the Andes mountains.

Difference between Maya and Aztec.

Maya had city-states, while Aztec had a central empire. Maya focused on astronomy, Aztec on military.

Fill in the blank: The Inca used _______ to communicate.

The Inca used quipus, which were knotted strings for record-keeping.

What is a notable achievement of the Maya?

The Maya developed a complex calendar that tracked solar and lunar cycles.

Inca language?

The Inca spoke Quechua, which is still spoken in parts of South America today.

True or false: The Aztecs were peaceful traders.

False, because the Aztecs were known for their military conquests and human sacrifices.

What did the Maya create?

The Maya created detailed hieroglyphics for writing and extensive architectural structures like pyramids.

Where did the Inca live?

The Inca lived in the Andes Mountains, mainly in present-day Peru.

Name one crop grown by the Maya.

The Maya grew maize, which is also known as corn, as a staple food.

What led to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

The fall was due to Spanish conquest under Hernán Cortés in 1521.

Inca road system?

The Inca built an extensive road system, over 14,000 miles, to connect their empire.

True or false: The Maya and Aztec were the same.

False, because they were different civilizations with distinct cultures and histories.