Learn the capitals of Latin America in 1500
The plan: 2 batches of five
How the pieces are shared out, five at a time and by area of the map (in brackets, the capital when its name differs). Each batch starts next to the last one.
- Batch 1: Tzintzuntzan (Tarascan State (Purépecha)), Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala (confederation)), Tenochtitlan (Aztec Triple Alliance), Zaachila (Mixtec and Zapotec kingdoms), Q'umarkaj (Utatlán) (K'iche' and Kaqchikel kingdoms)
- Batch 2: Maní (Maya city-states of Yucatán), Bacatá (Bogotá) (Muisca Confederation), Cusco (Tawantinsuyu (Inca Empire))
Learn the capitals of Latin America in 1500 at your own pace: we show you 8 capitals five at a time, each in its place on the map, and you go over the ones you miss until you know them. Free, no sign-up.
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What are the capitals of Latin America in 1500?
Aztec Triple Alliance: Tenochtitlan; K'iche' and Kaqchikel kingdoms: Q'umarkaj (Utatlán); Maya city-states of Yucatán: Maní; Mixtec and Zapotec kingdoms: Zaachila; Muisca Confederation: Bacatá (Bogotá); Tarascan State (Purépecha): Tzintzuntzan; Tawantinsuyu (Inca Empire): Cusco; Tlaxcala (confederation): Tlaxcala.
What is the easiest way to learn the capitals of Latin America in 1500?
By area and in small groups: learn five neighbouring pieces, find them on the map with no rush, and go over the ones you miss a little later, then the next day. Reviewing just before you would forget is what makes them stick.
How long does it take to learn the capitals of Latin America in 1500?
There are 8 pieces in 2 batches of five: about a minute per batch to see them all, then short reviews over a few days so you don't forget them.