Module 18 unit 7

Question 1

How did the arrival of the Europeans impact the native inhabitants of Latin America?

Answer 1

Brought diseases

Question 2

What accomplishment in math did both the Ancient Indians (Gupta) and the Maya create?

Answer 2

Concept of Zero “0”

Question 3

What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?

Answer 3

It allowed the government to control a large territory.

Question 4

How did the arrival of the Spanish affect the Inca civilization?

Answer 4

The arrival of the Spanish brought an end to the Inca Empire.

Question 5

What type of architecture from the Mayans was similar to the Mesopotamians/Sumerians?

Answer 5

Step Pyramids

Question 6

How did the Incan civilization expand?

Answer 6

-The Inca Empire was able to expand due to a large network of roads
-they taught conquered leaders about Inca culture so they could in turn teach their region about the empire.

Question 7

How did the Maya adapt to their environment to create farmable land?

Answer 7

Slashn and burn technique

Question 8

How did Asia and Peru (Incas) create similar methods for farming?

Answer 8

Terraced farming

Question 9

How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment?

Answer 9

Made chinampas- floating gardens

Question 10

How did Tenochtitlan’s geography allow them to protect their territory?

Answer 10

Surrounded by a lake to protect from enemies

Question 11

How did the Aztecs strengthen their economy?

Answer 11

Collected goods(taxes)

Question 12

Why would the city of Tenochtitlan fall so soon after the arrival of the Spaniards?

Answer 12

The Spaniards conquered them after seeing all the valuable resources they wanted for themselves

Question 13

How did the Conquistadors impact the export of gold and silver from the New World to Spain?

Answer 13

Trade of gold and silver increased to Spain

Question 14

What is the difference between a permanent slave and indentured servant?

Answer 14

Indentured servants can work off their debts and become free

Question 15

How did the mita (tax collection) impact economic development in the Inca empire?

Answer 15

The government collected goods from the citizens and distributed it to everyone according to need

Question 16

What belief shaped who had power and authority in the Maya civilization?

Answer 16

Divine Right

Question 17

How was the structure of the Mayan government different from the structure of the Incan Government?

Answer 17

Maya- city-states
Inca- centralized government

Question 18

How were the Mayan city-states similar to the Greek city-states?

Answer 18

No centralized government, many different rulers

Question 19

How did the Inca control their vast empire?

Answer 19

They taught conquered leaders about Inca culture so they could in turn teach their region about the empire.

Question 20

How was the Incan government affected by the system of roads that were built?

Answer 20

Conquer and expand their territory (and trade easier)

Question 21

How were Mayan kings similar to Egyptian pharaohs?

Answer 21

Seen as Gods

Question 22

How was the Mayan social structure similar to other civilizations we have studied?

Answer 22

Social pyramid, heirarchy

Question 23

What connection was there between Aztec ceremonial sacrifice and agriculture?

Answer 23

Sacrifices to the gods yeilded high crop growth

Question 24

Why were the Aztecs unpopular with their neighbors?

Answer 24

They made sacrifices from people they conquered

Question 25

Things to know:

Answer 25

-Mesoamerican calendars prove Mesoamerican civilizations flourished before European contact
-Tenochtitlá and Macchu Picchu wedre highly developed
-Macchu Picchu had a governmentr with laws/leadership and military force