<p> Ch. 16 (Early Americas) Key Themes HW</p><p>Complete the following short answer questions.</p><p>1. Describe the Moundbuilders and Mississippian culture of North America.</p><p>2. Describe the achievements of the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica.</p><p>3. Explain how the Olmec and Maya are related in terms of geography & trade.</p><p>4. Describe Mayan achievements in science, math, writing, and architecture.</p><p>5. Describe the possible factors that caused the decline/fall of the Maya.</p><p>6. Explain the importance of Tenochtitlan and its role in Aztec life.</p><p>7. Describe Aztec achievements in agriculture, architecture, science, and record-keeping. Ch. 16 (Early Americas) Key Themes HW</p><p>8. Explain how Cortes and the Spanish led to the fall of the Aztecs.</p><p>9. Describe the economy (production and distribution of goods) of Incan society. </p><p>10. Describe Incan achievements in engineering, architecture, record-keeping, and art.</p><p>11. Explain the importance of Machu Picchu (how it is an example of Incan achievements AND how it is possibly related to the Spanish conquering the Inca).</p><p>12. Compare / contrast the religious beliefs and practices of the Maya, Aztec, & Incan Empires.</p>