Mayan and Incan Agricultural Practices Quiz

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Mayan Agriculture involves turning hill/mountains into flat ______

terraces

Incan agriculture uses three-tiered farming ______

terracing

Aztec agricultural practices include the use of ______ for crop rotation field for soil fertility

milpas

Mesoamerica played a crucial role in the development of ______ and settlement patterns

structure

Mayan Agriculture involves turning hill/mountains into flat ______

terraces

Slash and burn: cutting and burning ______

vegetation

Aztec agricultural practices include the use of ______ for crop rotation field for soil fertility

milpas

Incan agriculture uses three-tiered farming ______

terracing

Chinampas – artificial ______

islands

Mesoamerica played a crucial role in the development of ______ and settlement patterns

structure

Terracing: turning hill/mountains into flat ______

surfaces

Crop diversification helps in enhancing soil ______

fertility

Inca Empire spanned to south ______

Chile

Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were the three major civilizations of the American ______

continents

Terracing: turning hill/mountains into flat ______

surfaces

Mayan Agriculture involves turning hill/mountains into flat ______

terraces

Chinampas – artificial ______

islands

Slash and burn: cutting and burning ______

vegetation

Incan agriculture uses three-tiered farming ______

terracing

Crop diversification helps in enhancing soil ______

fertility

Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were the three major civilizations of the American ______

continents

Aztec agricultural practices include the use of ______ for crop rotation field for soil fertility

milpas

Inca Empire spanned to south ______

Chile

Mesoamerica played a crucial role in the development of ______ and settlement patterns

structure

Study Notes

Mesoamerican Agriculture

  • Mayan Agriculture involves turning hill/mountains into flat terraces.
  • Incan agriculture uses three-tiered farming method.

Agricultural Practices

  • Aztec agricultural practices include the use of crop rotation for soil fertility.
  • Slash and burn involves cutting and burning vegetation for farming.

Settlement and Development

  • Mesoamerica played a crucial role in the development of cities and settlement patterns.

Farming Techniques

  • Chinampas are artificial islands used for farming.
  • Terracing involves turning hill/mountains into flat fields for farming.
  • Crop diversification helps in enhancing soil fertility.

Empires and Civilizations

  • Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were the three major civilizations of the American continent.
  • Inca Empire spanned to the south of the continent.

Test your knowledge of Mayan and Incan agricultural techniques including terracing, crop diversification, slash and burn, three-tiered farming, and their impact on soil, water distribution, and cultural practices.

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