2. Rules of engagement
• We have very short time to do this practice so try to do your best in the least
amount of time.
• Write the answers and questions on a sheet of paper or on your notebook.
• Think your answers well, be cool and remember what you have learned in class.
• Use your own words.
• Pay attention: follow instructions carefully.
• Don’t shout out the answers!
• Concentrate on your test, be quiet and…
GOOD LUCK!
3. Jeopardy!
1. Great leader from Cuzco who expanded his
nation into an Empire.
1. Answer: ______________
2. A math concept developed by the Olmecs.
1. Answer: ______________
4. Jeopardy!
1. Because they were told by the gods that if they found
an eagle perching on a cactus with a snake on it’s
beak, that would be the spot.
1. Answer: ______________
1. The area that covers mainly southern
Mexico, Guatemala and Belize:
1. Answer: ______________
5. Jeopardy!
1. Because for them life worked in cycles, like farming or
astronomy, and on 2012, it will be the end of one.
1. Answer: ______________
1. Because it didn’t have a Catholic origin:
1. Answer: ______________
6. Analyze
• Why do you think the Spaniards were able to beat
the Incas, even though they were greatly
outnumbered? Give two reasons.
7. Fill in the blanks
Culture Trait Category
Colossal Heads Art
Aztecs Sport
Labor tax
Mayas Economy
Astronomy
City on a Lake
Math
Terrace
8. Infer
• The most accepted route of migration into the new
world, from ancient people, is the one that crosses
through the Bering Strait. Why do you think it it’s
the most reasonable one?
9. Critical Thinking
• Imagine you are a tribal chief, thousands of years
ago living in Africa. The world has changed and so
has the weather, what do you think you need to do
to help your tribe survive these difficult moments?
• Write a complete paragraph with your answer.
10. Answers
• Use this time to check your answers.
• Correct them if needed
• Don´t cheat on yourself, this is a practice of your
skills and capabilities.
• Learn from your mistakes and… ADAPT!
11. Jeopardy!
1. Great leader from Cuzco who expanded his
nation into an Empire.
1. Answer: Who was Pachacuti?
2. A math concept developed by the Olmecs.
1. Answer: What is the Zero concept?
12. Jeopardy!
1. Because they were told by the gods that if they found
an eagle perching on a cactus with a snake on it’s
beak, that would be the spot.
1. Answer: Why did the Aztecs build their capital upon a lake?
1. The area that covers mainly southern
Mexico, Guatemala and Belize:
1. Answer: What is Mesoamerica?
13. Jeopardy!
1. Because for them life worked in cycles, like farming or
astronomy, and on 2012, it will be the end of one.
1. Answer: Why is the year 2012 so important for the Mayas?
1. Because it didn’t have a Catholic origin:
1. Answer: Why did Spaniards burn and destroy native-
american culture?
14. Analyze
• Why do you think the Spaniards were able to beat
the Incas, even though they were greatly
outnumbered? Give two reasons.
• Firepower and cavalry.
• Superstition.
• Lack of leadership from the Incas.
• Disease.
• Civil war had weakened the Empire.
15. Fill in the blanks
Culture Trait Category
Olmecs Colossal Heads Art
Aztecs Ulama Sport
Incas Labor tax Economy
Mayas Trade Economy
Mayas Calendar Astronomy
Aztecs City on a Lake Engineering
Olmecs Zero Concept Math
Incas Terrace Agriculture
16. Infer
• The most accepted route of migration into the new
world, from ancient people, is the one that crosses
through the Bering Strait. Why do you think it it’s
the most reasonable one?
• Because back then, ice covered the strait and the
ocean levels around the world were low, so it was
very shallow. Even today the distance is very short
and easy to cross, if properly equipped.
17. Critical Thinking
• Imagine you are a tribal chief, thousands of years
ago living in Africa. The world has changed and so
has the weather, what do you think you need to do
to help your tribe survive these difficult moments?
• “We would need to move out and search for better
lands, with more food and animals. This migration
will… ”
18. Reminder
• Check your notes from class.
• Visit the website: ssclasstorremar.wordpress.com
• Use this practice as a guideline.
• And study…
