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where is mesoamerica?
the middle day mexico to central america
what are the physical features of the interior of Mesoamerica?
plateau, volcanos, valleys, deserts, rugged mountains, gulf peninsula, highline
What crops are grown in Mesoamerica?
maze (corn), squash and beans
Why are cenotes important?
they gave drinking water
How did the landscape of Mesoamerica influence the people who lived there?
many people flourished in rugged, varied environments of Mesoamerica. The difference in the landscapes helped people develop unique cultures
How were the Olmec people divided into social classes?
based on their power and wealth
The most powerful classes in the Olmec civilization were...
priests and government officials
The Olmec are called the mother civilization of Mesoamerica because..
the Olmec directly influenced all of the mesoamerica civilization
How were the Maya different from the Olmec?
Maya civilization reached four peaks about CE 250, writing system more complex, more land
Define cenotes
natural wells
Why might the Olmec have been ancestors of the Maya?
the two civilizations have many things in common
Why did Maya use calendars?
to record birth dates, marriages and military victories of their leaders, to honor their Gods
What did the Aztecs call themselves?
Mexica
Name the location of Tenochtitlan
on two islands in Lake Texcoco
How was Tenochtitlan expanded when it became overcrowded?
the mexica built islands called Chinampas
The Mexica formed alliances to help their power grow. What does this mean?
means that they worked out an agreement to work with other city/states
Why didn't the Moctezuma II fight the advance of Cortes?
he may have believed that Cortes was a legendary God
If Cortes had not attacked the Aztec Empire, why might it have continued?
they were enjoying the period of wealth and power
Mesoamerica
extends from about the present day Mexico to the central part of Central America
Sierra Madre Occidental/ Sierra Madre Oriental
the two main mountain ranges that surround the border of the plateau of Mexico
Plateau of Mexico
a plateau is a high, flat area which lies around the central plateau
Gulf of Mexico
a part of the Atlantic Ocean
Yucatan Peninsula
forms the southeastern border of Mexico
Peninsula
an arm of land sticking into the sea so that it is nearly surrounded by water
Centotes
a natural wells on the Yucatan Peninsula
Chichen Itza
served as the only source of water in the region
theocracy
a system of government in which the rulers are believed to represent the will of Gods
aqueducts
structures that carry flowing water
codex
a folding screen book containing information about predicting the future and religious rituals
Moctezuma I
ruled the empire from 1440 to 1469
Moctezuma II
emperor after Moctezuma I
Hernando Cortes
marched into Tenochtitlan
mercenary
hired soldiers
chinampas
man-made land
causeway
raised bridge made of land
alliances
agreements to work with other city states