18 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the chinampas discussed in the text?
To provide food sustainability through crop irrigation and transportation
What was the main type of waste used by the Aztecs to fertilize the crops on the chinampas?
Human excrement or feces
In addition to food, what other resource did the Aztecs consider human urine to be useful for?
Textile dyeing
What type of animal protein did the Aztecs consume, according to the text?
Deer and turkeys
What mode of transport, invented by the Aztecs, was specifically mentioned in the text?
Canoe
What was the primary function of the itzcuintli breed of dog in the Aztec society?
For human consumption by feeding them food leftovers
What natural resources did the Incas use for building temples and making jewelry?
Gold, silver, iron, copper, emeralds
How did the Incas keep track of important events without a writing system?
Using quipus made of different colored strings
What was the purpose of the advanced transportation system developed by the Incas?
To communicate different areas of the empire
What was the significance of the bridges built by the Incas?
They facilitated transportation and served as a defense mechanism
Why did the Incas build an advanced water system in Machu Picchu?
Due to water scarcity in the dry season
What distinguished Inca stone cutting in their constructions?
Each block fit exactly with its neighboring stone due to precision cutting
What architectural feature did the Maya incorporate to create new farmland?
Elevated fields built by piling soil from canals
How did Mayan commoners record their history and cosmology?
Using the placement and colors of domestic ceramics
What evidence suggests the Maya had an advanced understanding of astronomy?
Their temples and religious structures incorporated astronomical alignments
What was a unique feature of the Maya irrigation system discovered using remote sensing?
A system of canals and wetlands around 100 km across
Which technology did the Maya NOT utilize based on the given information?
Metallurgy for tools and weapons
What crop is specifically mentioned as being cultivated by the Maya?
Avocados
Explore the innovative agricultural techniques of the ancient Aztecs, focusing on the use of chinampas, or floating gardens, for crop irrigation and high productivity. Learn about the scientific ideas developed by the Aztecs to ensure food sustainability in their civilization.
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