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What is the largest time period in the Long Count calendar?
What is the largest time period in the Long Count calendar?
A Katun consists of 7,200 days.
A Katun consists of 7,200 days.
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What Long Count date corresponds to December 22, 2012?
What Long Count date corresponds to December 22, 2012?
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The Long Count is also known as the __________ cycle.
The Long Count is also known as the __________ cycle.
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Match the following time units in the Long Count with their corresponding number of days:
Match the following time units in the Long Count with their corresponding number of days:
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How many days does a Tun represent?
How many days does a Tun represent?
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Which of the following countries is NOT part of Mesoamerica?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of Mesoamerica?
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The Mesoamerican civilization primarily relied on hunting and gathering for their subsistence.
The Mesoamerican civilization primarily relied on hunting and gathering for their subsistence.
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The Long Count calendar is exclusively used for short periods of time.
The Long Count calendar is exclusively used for short periods of time.
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What is the base starting point of the Long Count calendar?
What is the base starting point of the Long Count calendar?
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What is the Greek word meaning 'middle' that is associated with Mesoamerica?
What is the Greek word meaning 'middle' that is associated with Mesoamerica?
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The domestication of maize, beans, squash, and chili marked a transition from __________ to sedentary agricultural villages.
The domestication of maize, beans, squash, and chili marked a transition from __________ to sedentary agricultural villages.
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Match the following Mesoamerican achievements with their descriptions:
Match the following Mesoamerican achievements with their descriptions:
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Which of the following luxury goods was NOT commonly traded in Mesoamerica?
Which of the following luxury goods was NOT commonly traded in Mesoamerica?
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Mesoamerican civilizations placed a strong cultural emphasis on the use of the wheel and metallurgy.
Mesoamerican civilizations placed a strong cultural emphasis on the use of the wheel and metallurgy.
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Name one of the domesticated animals mentioned in the context of Mesoamerican agriculture.
Name one of the domesticated animals mentioned in the context of Mesoamerican agriculture.
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What was considered the cause of illness among the ancient Maya?
What was considered the cause of illness among the ancient Maya?
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The ancient Maya viewed health as a state of imbalance.
The ancient Maya viewed health as a state of imbalance.
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Who primarily practiced medicine among the ancient Maya?
Who primarily practiced medicine among the ancient Maya?
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The ancient Maya relied on agriculture and harvested tubers, roots, and __________ from the wild.
The ancient Maya relied on agriculture and harvested tubers, roots, and __________ from the wild.
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Match the following aspects of Mayan health beliefs with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of Mayan health beliefs with their descriptions:
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What is the equivalent Hindu-Arabic number for the Mayan numeral represented by the value of 400, 220, and 13?
What is the equivalent Hindu-Arabic number for the Mayan numeral represented by the value of 400, 220, and 13?
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When dividing 285 by 20, the result is 14.
When dividing 285 by 20, the result is 14.
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What is the first step in converting the decimal number 4285 into the Mayan vigesimal number system?
What is the first step in converting the decimal number 4285 into the Mayan vigesimal number system?
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The value of 4,285 minus 4,000 equals _____
The value of 4,285 minus 4,000 equals _____
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Match the numbers to their operations in the example of converting 4285.
Match the numbers to their operations in the example of converting 4285.
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What is the product of 14 and 20?
What is the product of 14 and 20?
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The Mayan number system is based on base-10 numbering.
The Mayan number system is based on base-10 numbering.
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How many dots represent the 400s place value if there is only one?
How many dots represent the 400s place value if there is only one?
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What method can be used for subtraction in the Mayan number system?
What method can be used for subtraction in the Mayan number system?
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The Maya civilization advanced to build simple wooden structures only.
The Maya civilization advanced to build simple wooden structures only.
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What is the significance of Mayan architecture today?
What is the significance of Mayan architecture today?
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The Mayan civilization flourished in ______ long before the arrival of the Spanish.
The Mayan civilization flourished in ______ long before the arrival of the Spanish.
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Match the following Mayan achievements with their descriptions:
Match the following Mayan achievements with their descriptions:
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What types of buildings are most commonly associated with Mayan architecture?
What types of buildings are most commonly associated with Mayan architecture?
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The labor for constructing Mayan architecture was primarily done by highly skilled craftsmen.
The labor for constructing Mayan architecture was primarily done by highly skilled craftsmen.
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Why were larger masonry structures particularly significant in Maya civilization?
Why were larger masonry structures particularly significant in Maya civilization?
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What was Manco Capac primarily remembered for?
What was Manco Capac primarily remembered for?
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The Incas did not believe in the spiritual significance of constellations.
The Incas did not believe in the spiritual significance of constellations.
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Name one of the star groupings recognized by the Incas.
Name one of the star groupings recognized by the Incas.
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The Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu served as a _____ observatory.
The Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu served as a _____ observatory.
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What was a huaca in Inca culture?
What was a huaca in Inca culture?
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Match the following Inca contributions with their significance:
Match the following Inca contributions with their significance:
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What celestial bodies were primarily studied by Inca astronomers?
What celestial bodies were primarily studied by Inca astronomers?
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The knowledge of the constellations disappeared after the Spanish conquest.
The knowledge of the constellations disappeared after the Spanish conquest.
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Study Notes
Mesoamerican Civilizations
- Mesoamerica encompasses modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
- These areas saw diverse civilizations with shared cultural traits develop from the earliest civilizations in the Americas.
- Maize, beans, squash, chili, turkey, and dogs were domesticated, leading to sedentary agriculture and societal organization.
- Sophisticated systems of mathematics, complex calendars, ball games, and distinctive architecture were common.
Maya Civilization
- The Maya inhabited the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of surrounding areas.
- Known for advancements in astronomy, calendar systems, writing, and spoken language.
- Developed sophisticated mathematical systems based on a twenty-base system and a zero concept. Numerical systems involved dots, lines, and shells
- Their architecture, including magnificent pyramids and temples, showcased their advanced engineering skills.
- They were skilled astronomers with accurate predictions of celestial events, like eclipses and equinoxes, which played a significant role in their religious beliefs and agricultural practices.
Inca Civilization
- The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, flourishing from 1400 to 1533 CE with a center at Cuzco, Peru.
- They built an extensive road network across mountainous regions—a testament to advanced engineering and logistics.
- Their administration, political, and military center was located in Cuzco.
- The Inca successfully adapted to their mountain environment by building terraced farms and utilizing the land efficiently.
- Known for their distinctive architecture, complex social structures, and sophisticated record-keeping system using quipu.
- They had a remarkable mastery of astronomy, with observatories where they studied celestial events for practical purposes, especially for agricultural cycles.
- They used a vigesimal (base-20) number system, one of their key intellectual achievements, which included the concept of zero, making their system more advanced for its time.
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Test your knowledge about the Long Count calendar and Mesoamerican civilizations. This quiz covers key concepts such as time periods, subsistence methods, and significant achievements of the ancient cultures. Challenge yourself to match terms and answer questions about this fascinating history.
