Math the statement with the correct civilization (4 points)
Incas.
Aztec.
Maya.
Defeated by Pizarro
Created an accurate 365-day calendar
Defeated by Cortes
Every person worked on projects that improved the empire: Road building, mining, pottery making.
Incas - Every person worked on projects that improved the empire: Road building, mining, pottery making.
Aztec - Defeated by Cortes.
Maya - Created an accurate 365-day calendar.
Incas - Defeated by Pizarro.
Incas: Every person worked on projects that improved the empire: Road building, mining, pottery making.
Maya: Created an accurate 365-day calendar.
Aztec: Defeated by Cortes.
Incas: Defeated by Pizarro.
To match each statement with the correct civilization, we can analyze the historical events and achievements associated with each civilization. Here are the matches for each statement:
- Incas: Every person worked on projects that improved the empire: road building, mining, pottery making. The Incas were known for their highly organized and centralized society in which every citizen had a role to contribute to the empire's development.
- Aztec: Defeated by Cortes. The Aztecs were a powerful Mesoamerican civilization that was conquered by Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador, during the early 16th century.
- Maya: Created an accurate 365-day calendar. The Maya civilization, known for their advanced knowledge in mathematics, astronomy, and architecture, developed complex calendars that included a 365-day solar calendar called the Haab'.
- Incas: Defeated by Pizarro. The Incas were defeated by Francisco Pizarro, another Spanish conquistador, in the early 16th century. This event marked the downfall of the Inca Empire.
So, the matches are:
- Incas: Every person worked on projects that improved the empire: road building, mining, pottery making.
- Aztec: Defeated by Cortes.
- Maya: Created an accurate 365-day calendar.
- Incas: Defeated by Pizarro.