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raised road across a stretch of water
causeways
This early watercraft was invented by Native Americans for river and lake travel
Canoe
The vikings were seafaring explorers who originated from this northern european region
Scandinavia
Mound builders constructed these large structures out of earth primarily for this solemn purpose
burying their dead
This civilization arose high up in the rugged Andes Mountains
Incas
objects made by humans and used by archaeologists to learn about past human cultures
artifact
These were the first native americans that Columbus encountered
Tainos
This famous viking explorer successfully reached the northern part of north america
Leif Erickson
The Hopewell people created a famous earthen monument shaped like a Great Serpent in what state
present-day Ohio
Originating from present-day Mexico, this civilization built its capital city at Tenochtitlan
Aztecs
sun dried blocks
adobe
The tribes chief is called a Sachem and their women held the right to choose council members
Iroquois
This channel or bridge-like structure is specifically designed for carrying water over long distances
Aqueduct
The Mississippians built a massive, thriving ancient city at this location in present-day Illinois
Cahokia
Their priests created an accurate 365-day calendar and an advanced number system
Mayas
a way of life passed from one generation to the next
culture
This group adapted to their freezing northern climate by relying heavily on animal products
Inuit
A sled pulled by a dog or horse that was used by Plains people to haul goods
Travois
Many of these structures were shaped like pyramids with this distinct physical feature
flat tops
they used messengers to keep government officials informed of events and capital is Cuzco
Incas
advanced culture; with cities, organized governement and social classes
civilization
This geographic group of Native Americans relied on a single animal species to provide both their food and shelter
Great Plains people (Plains Indians)
In which civilization were priests at the top of their society
Mayas
Archaeologists know these cultures traded across North America because items like copper, shells, and turquoise were found in what
mounds
The Aztecs expanded their farming capabilities by creating these innovative floating gardens
Chinampas