Sec.1
What did they hunt in canoes?
whales
Which civilazations were fading in importance?
The Olmecs and Zapotecs
What god was for many ancient Mexican civilations?
Quetzalcoatl
Where did the Inca´s originally live?
In a high plateau of the Andes
Why is the sky blue?
Becuase it reflects the ocean
What were people from the north called?
Anasazi
Which period from A.D 250 to 900 is known as the classical period?
Maya civilazion
What city became the center of a thriving trade network that extended far into Central America?
Teotihuacan
How tall is Machu Picchu?
It lies some 8,000 feet
If there ´ s a 1 story house and its made out of wood what color are the stairs?
there are no stairs
Where were the Mississippian lands located?
In a crossroads region between east and west
What was the Maya mask called?
Maya Jade death mask
What new ruler was crowned emperor
Montezuma ll
What was the 3rd trait of civilization?
Type of welfware state with huge bureaucracy
What is kenyons favorite phrase
¨On my momma¨
Why did the tribes of upper New York form a political alliance?
to ensure protection and tribal lands
Which civilation occupied the Yuncatan Peninsula?
The Maya civilation
Why did the aztecs take so many war captives?
So they didn´t have to sacrifice their own people
What was labor tribute also known as?
mita
2 fathers and 2 sons go fishing together in the same boat. They all catch a fish but the total catch for the day is 3 fish. How is it possible?
There are 3 men, A grandfather, a father, and the father´s son
What 3 cultures would develop very sophisticated ways of life?
The Maya, The Aztec, and The Incan
How many hieroglyphic symbols consisted of Maya´s writing?
800 symboles
What 1st stregnth led to power?
United culture that is loyal to the emporor
How were Incan and Aztec religous practices similar?
They both believed in gods
Is the world flat or round
round