Question

name: date: 1.4 the rise of early american civilizations each box below contains a description of the geographical features of a region. on the line in each box, write the name of the early american civilization—maya, aztec, or inca—which developed in the region described there. geographical features of different regions valley of mexico, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes snow - capped peaks, deserts, and warm valleys warm, humid rain forest and deep cenotes match the term with its description and write the letter on the line. refer to the text in the excerpt to confirm your answers. a. andes mountains b. yucatán peninsula c. mesoamerica d. central america e. equator ____ the isthmus that joins north and south america __ mesoamerica lies north of this imaginary line drawn on maps and globes __ the mountain range where the inca civilization began __ includes parts of present - day mexico and central america ____ a part of southern mexico surrounded on three sides by water

Explanation:

First part (matching civilizations to regions):

• Valley of Mexico, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes: Aztec (Aztec civilization was centered in the Valley of Mexico, with mountains and volcanoes around).
• snow - capped peaks, deserts, and warm valleys: Inca (Inca civilization was in the Andes region which has snow - capped peaks, and also has desert and valley areas).
• warm, humid rain forest and deep cenotes: Maya (Maya civilization was in areas with rainforests, and cenotes are common in the Yucatán Peninsula where Maya flourished).

Second part (matching terms to descriptions):

1. The isthmus that joins North and South America: D. Central America (Central America is the isthmus connecting the two continents).
2. Mesoamerica lies north of this imaginary line drawn on maps and globes: E. Equator (Mesoamerica is in the Northern Hemisphere, north of the Equator).
3. The mountain range where the Inca civilization began: A. Andes Mountains (Inca civilization started in the Andes Mountains).
4. Includes parts of present - day Mexico and Central America: C. Mesoamerica (Mesoamerica is the region that includes parts of modern - day Mexico and Central America).
5. A part of southern Mexico surrounded on three sides by water: B. Yucatán Peninsula (The Yucatán Peninsula is in southern Mexico and is surrounded by water on three sides).

Answer:

s:

• Civilization - region matches:
• Valley of Mexico: Aztec
• snow - capped peaks etc.: Inca
• warm, humid rain forest etc.: Maya
• Term - description matches:
• The isthmus...: D. Central America
• Mesoamerica lies...: E. Equator
• The mountain range...: A. Andes Mountains
• Includes parts...: C. Mesoamerica
• A part of southern...: B. Yucatán Peninsula