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16 Cards in this Set
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When did the Mayan civilization thrive?
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300 - 900 A.D.
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Hieroglyphics
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system of writing using symbols used by Mayan and Aztecs
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When did the Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico?
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the 1100s
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Where did the Aztecs finally settle?
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Lake Texcoco
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When did the Mayans leave their cities?
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900 A.D.
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Name two great cities built by the Mayans.
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Copan and Tikol
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Maize
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Corn
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When did the Aztecs start conquering other people?
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in the 1400s
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What was the Aztec capital?
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Tenochtitlan
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What was the main food of Mayans?
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Maize
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Where was the Valley of Mexico?
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In Central Mexico, it includes present day Mexico City
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What does maize mean?
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It means both the plant and the kernals of corn
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What are some of the Aztec civilization accomplishments?
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They built a center of trade and learning. Their doctors made medicines from plants. They predicted eclipses. They used hieroglyphics.
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What were some of the Mayan civilization accomplishments?
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They designed an accurate calendar. They developed hieroglyphics. They developed a number system.
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What was the Mayan Farmers most important crop?
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Corn
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What was the game played by Mayans that was like basketball?
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Pok-a-tok
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