Present Day Locations
The Olmec civilization is in present day....
Mexico
Surplus of food
What were the "Kachinas" in Native American cultures?
Spirits represented by masked dancers
What does the term "turning point" refer to in history?
A moment in history that marks a decisive change.
What were the dangers of traveling the silk road?
Bandits and difficult terrain
Where is the Inca Capital city of Cuzco located in the modern world?
Peru
Terraces
What was a notable practice of the Aztecs regarding their prisoners?
He thought he was heading to the East Indies but landed in the West Indies.
What is a colony, and how does it function?
An area settled and ruled by the government of a distant land
What is the capital city of the Inca Empire
Cuzco
The concept of zero
What was the religious belief system of the Aztec centered around?
A god that controlled the sun.
Who was Leif Erickson, and what was his significance in American history?
A viking sailor who reached North America around 1001
Describe the feudal system and its social structure.
it was a system where lords ruled lands and owed loyalty to a king
What modern day countries did the Maya civilization exist?
Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras
Explain the important concept of zero in Maya math?
It allowed for advanced calculations and the development of a calendar system.
What was the main religion in Medieval Europe?
List 3 items that were exchanged between the Eastern and Western hemispheres during the Columbian Exhange.
Potatoes, horses, and smallpox
How did the Iroquois League differ from other Native American groups in terms of governance?
The Aztec civilization live in present day.....
Mexico
Who developed the 365 day calendar?
Maya
Compare the religious beliefs of the early American civilizations to those of Medieval Europe.
Early American had polytheistic beliefs
Medieval was christian
How did Columbus' voyages change the world?
What were the Crusades, and why were they fought?
They were wars fought to control the Holy Land