Aztec/Inca Civilization Flashcards

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Who is the leader of the Aztec empire?

Montezuma

Who is the leader of the Inca?

Atahualpa

Who defeated the Aztec?

Cortes

Who conquered the Inca?

Pizarro Signup and view all the answers

What is a conquistador?

Spanish warrior-explorer arriving in Latin America looking for wealth Signup and view all the answers

Which figures were important to Montezuma?

Cortes Signup and view all the answers

Who was held for ransom after capture?

Atahualpa Signup and view all the answers

What caused the greatest amount of deaths in the Inca and Aztec empire?

Disease Signup and view all the answers

What were the floating islands in Tenochtitlan called?

Chinampas Signup and view all the answers

_____________ is believing in multiple gods.

polytheistic Signup and view all the answers

Runners would carry _________________.

messages Signup and view all the answers

Spanish came with guns, cannons and ______________.

horses Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Incan civilization?

Cuzco Signup and view all the answers

What is a pipe or channel designed to carry water from a distant water source to dry land?

aqueduct Signup and view all the answers

Baths were important to _____________ religious ceremonies.

Aztec Signup and view all the answers

Irrigation and aqueducts were an achievement of the ________________.

Inca Signup and view all the answers

____________ were known as fierce warriors.

Aztec Signup and view all the answers

Who developed terrace farming?

Inca Signup and view all the answers

Who created the first calendar?

Aztec Signup and view all the answers

Who preserved food?

Inca Signup and view all the answers

Who used a quipu for record management?

Inca Signup and view all the answers

The Aztec believed in a great deal of human sacrifice.

True Signup and view all the answers

Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Inca.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe the fall of the Aztec.

The fall of the Aztec came when the leader of the Aztec empire, Montezuma believed Cortes was the god, Quetzalcoatl. Because of this belief the Aztec people welcomed the conquistador into the village. They did not see him as an immediate threat which gave him time to begin a war. The Spanish also brought disease which killed more people than the battles. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the fall of the Inca.

The fall of the Inca came when Atahualpa was the leader of their empire. Pizarro, the conquistador, captured Atahualpa and offered to let him go if the Inca filled one room with gold and another with silver. This was done but Pizarro still had Atahualpa killed. While the war cost many lives, disease was the biggest cause of the extinction of the Inca people. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aztec Civilization

Montezuma served as the leader of the Aztec empire.
Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec empire, characterized by floating islands known as chinampas.
The Aztecs were polytheistic, worshipping multiple gods, including Quetzalcoatl.
Significant human sacrifices were part of Aztec religious practices.
The Aztecs created the first calendar, showcasing their advanced understanding of time.
Bathing rituals were important in Aztec religious ceremonies.
Aztec warriors were known for their fierceness in battles.
Diseases introduced by Europeans caused a catastrophic decline in the Aztec population.

Inca Civilization

Atahualpa was the leader of the Inca empire at the time of their downfall.
Cuzco was the capital of the Incan civilization, reflecting their architectural prowess.
The Inca developed terrace farming to cultivate mountainous terrain.
Inca society utilized aqueducts for efficient irrigation and water management.
The Inca preserved food effectively, ensuring survival during lean periods.
The Inca managed records through a system known as quipu, using knots on strings for communication.

Conquistadors and Conquest

Hernán Cortés is recognized for defeating the Aztec empire, aided by the misconception of Montezuma regarding his identity.
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca empire, capturing Atahualpa and exploiting the Incan response by demanding gold and silver for his release.
Both Cortés and Pizarro hailed from Spain and played pivotal roles in the Spanish colonization of Latin America.
Conquistadors were equipped with guns, cannons, and horses, giving them significant advantages over indigenous forces.

Fall of Empires

The Aztec empire fell due to the combined effects of Cortés' military campaign and the devastating impact of diseases like smallpox.
The Inca empire collapsed following Pizarro's capture and execution of Atahualpa, further weakened by European-introduced diseases.
Both empires experienced substantial population declines primarily attributed to disease rather than direct conflict.

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Test your knowledge of the Aztec and Inca civilizations with these flashcards. Learn about key figures like Montezuma and Atahualpa, as well as significant events involving Spanish conquistadors. This quiz is perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike.