1.2 | Major Pre-Columbian Civilizations.

What major city did the Aztecs build on a lake, which is now modern-day Mexico City?

Tenochtitlán

What farming technique did the Aztecs practice that involved floating gardens?

Chinampa farming

Which civilization developed the first writing system in the Americas and is known for their city-states like Tikal and Chichen Itza?

Maya

What did the Maya create that was key for understanding time and astronomy?

A 365-day calendar

What was the capital city of the Inca civilization?

Cuzco

What type of farming technique was developed by the Incas to utilize mountainous terrain?

Terrace farming

What is the name of the extensive road system built by the Inca that connected their empire?

Qhapaq Ñan

What form of record-keeping did the Incas use instead of writing?

Quipu (knotted strings)

Which civilization is known for the large city Cahokia with a population over 20,000?

Mississippians

What was a significant cultural feature of the Iroquois Confederacy's society, relating to inheritance and political power?

Matrilineal society

What farming technique did the Aztecs practice, known as floating gardens?

Chinampa farming.

What military strategy did the Aztecs use to expand their territory?

warfare and tribute systems.

What type of religion did the Aztecs follow, which involved human sacrifice?

Polytheistic religion.

How long was the Inca Road System?

Approximately 25,000 miles

What was the Inca Road System used for?

communication, trade, and the movement of armies across the Empire.

What were key features of the Inca roads?

Rope bridges, stone roads, stairways

How did the Aztecs maintain control over conquered regions?

demanding tribute and military force