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Question 1

What was the role of the tlatoani?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to rule Aztec city-states

Question 2

What mathematical concept did the Maya develop before other civilizations?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the idea of zero

Question 3

What helped the Inca become successful in mountain agriculture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

terrace farms

Question 4

Which statement best describes the city of Tenochtitlán?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was the largest city in the ancient Americas.

Question 5

Who were members of the common class in Aztec society?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

laborers

Question 6

Why were aqueducts important to the Aztec civilization?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They provided fresh water used in agriculture.

Question 7

Which statement describes the Maya’s religious beliefs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They believed in many gods.

Question 8

What was a codex in the Mayan culture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a type of book

Question 9

Where did the Aztec settle in 1325?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lake Texcoco

Question 10

What agricultural technique did the Maya use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

slash-and-burn farming

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