Achievements of Math and Science in Mesoamerica

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What was a common priority in the civilizations of the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca?

Art and philosophy

Medicine and engineering

Astronomy and architecture (correct)

Religion and agriculture

What type of buildings did the Aztecs and Maya develop in Central America?

Pyramids with temples (correct)

Cathedrals

Skyscrapers

Houses with gardens on the roof

What was the school for advanced astronomy, philosophy, statesmanship, and engineering in the Aztec civilization called?

Intellosphere

Calmecac (correct)

Technotron

Wisdom Academy

Why did the Aztecs implement a standardized education across their empire?

To ensure every child received a quality education Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the fields that Aztec children could enroll in after the age of 14?

Military institute and school for advanced astronomy Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Maya use pure step pyramids?

To create physical representations of their calendar Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Aztec twin pyramids?

Each had two ramps for worship Signup and view all the answers

Why were Inca structures exceptionally well-built?

The stones were cut precisely to fit perfectly together Signup and view all the answers

How did the Inca differ in their use of mortar compared to other American civilizations?

They didn't use mortar at all in their structures Signup and view all the answers

What made the Maya calendar system so intricate and complex?

It included a Long Count Calendar lasting thousands of years Signup and view all the answers

Achievements of Math and Science in Mesoamerica

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What was a common priority in the civilizations of the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca?

What type of buildings did the Aztecs and Maya develop in Central America?

What was the school for advanced astronomy, philosophy, statesmanship, and engineering in the Aztec civilization called?

Why did the Aztecs implement a standardized education across their empire?

What were some of the fields that Aztec children could enroll in after the age of 14?

Why did the Maya use pure step pyramids?

What distinguished the Aztec twin pyramids?

Why were Inca structures exceptionally well-built?

How did the Inca differ in their use of mortar compared to other American civilizations?

What made the Maya calendar system so intricate and complex?

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