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Miscell- aneous. Miscell- aneous 2. Maps. More Maps. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. Why did it take archaeologists centuries to learn about the civilizations of Mesoamerica?.

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  1. Miscell- aneous Miscell- aneous 2 Maps More Maps 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 500 500 500

  2. Why did it take archaeologists centuries to learn about the civilizations of Mesoamerica?

  3. It is because in this area of the world there are many dense forests and trees that hid the ruins of these ancient civilizations for centuries.

  4. How were cenotes created in the Yucatan Peninsula?

  5. The Yucatan is made up of limestone. Overtime rainfall dissolved the limestone in some places creating many underground streams and caves. When the roof of ground over these streams and caves finally collapsed these sink holes or natural wells were created.

  6. What is a mercenary?

  7. A mercenary is a hired soldier.

  8. In what type of government do the leaders claim to represent the will of the gods?

  9. This would be in a theocracy.

  10. An agreement to work with others is also called what?

  11. It is called an alliance.

  12. This folding screen book was thought to have predicted the future and told of religious rituals.

  13. What is a codex?

  14. Why was Mocteauma II chosen as the leader of the Aztecs?

  15. He was chosen as the leader of the Aztecs because he was an exceptional warrior.

  16. Tell a little about Moctezuma’s personality.

  17. He was quite superstitious and allowed his dreams to influence his actions and decisions.

  18. Why was Moctezuma so welcoming of Cortez?

  19. Moctezuma II thought Cortez was the returning light skinned god Quetzalcoat (who lad sailed away and was predicted to return one day), and thus allowed Cortez to take him prisoner.

  20. What problems did this cause Moctezuma ?

  21. Moctezuma could do nothing to control his people and he could no force the Spanish to leave. Some say Moctezuma died from injuries he received from the hands of his own people, but the Aztec say he was strangled by the Spanish.

  22. Name this country.

  23. What is Mexico. Mexico

  24. Name this country.

  25. What is El Salvador.

  26. Name this country.

  27. What is Panama. Panama

  28. Name this country.

  29. What is Honduras. Honduras

  30. Name this country.

  31. What is Belize. Belize

  32. Name this country

  33. What is Guatemala. Guatemala

  34. Name this country.

  35. What is Costa Rica. Costa Rica

  36. Name this country

  37. What is Nicaragua. Nicaragua

  38. Land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

  39. What is a peninsula?

  40. A manmade island by the Aztec.

  41. What is a chinampas?

  42. What is a raised bridge made of land?

  43. It is a causeway.

  44. What is a structure that carries flowing water?

  45. What is a aqueduct?

  46. What was created in Central America when the limestone covering a cave or underground stream was washed away and a fresh water well was left.

  47. What is a cenote?

  48. Why were so many artifacts found at the bottom of cenotes?

  49. In a land with almost no rivers, valuables were thrown in by priests as a tribute or sacrifice to the gods for the water.

  50. What is the book called that tells about the creation of the world according to the Maya?

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