learning 123
what is key similarity between the Aztec and maya civilization
both studied the heavens to create complex calendars
what were the building in Anasazi culture made from, and what did the Spanish call it
they were made from adobe, and Spanish called them puehlos
how might the last ice age have helped hunters reach north America
the cold temperatures caused glaciers to form making a land bridge that hunter may have crossed
how did the Aztec benefit from digging canals
canals helped the Aztec form, and digging canals provided dirt to fill parts of lake Texcoco
what role did women play in the Iroquois culture
the women chose the clan leader. if a clan leader did not do his job well the women could remove him from his position
why did Sioux live in tents made of buffalo hide
they were easy to carry and the only animals they could hunt
how did the harsh climates and warmer climates affect American Indian cultures differently
people struggled to find enough food and water in harsh climates. in warmer climates people lived in larger groups and stayed in place for longer periods
when did the last ice age occur
the last ice age occurred between 100,000 and 10,000 years ago
why did priests have great power in the maya social structure
the maya believed that only priests could perform the ceremony that assured good harvest and victory in battle
how did farming affect communities in the Americas
farming produced more food which meant a greater number of people could live together in permanent settlement
why did the tribe who lived in the southwest region irrigate the land
they needed the rivers water to grow crops such as corn, pumpkins, and beans
why did the Aztec construct causeways
the roads were good for communication
what did the Anasazi and Hohokam do to adapt to their environments
they dug networks of irrigation ditches so that they could farm the desert land
how did a surplus of food lead to the first civilization
extra food allowed the population to grow.
why do you think the mound was built
they were built for burials and ceremonies for their gods
how did the Aztecs religious belief weaken their empire
the Aztecs sacrificed thousands of people every year to appease their gods which created enemies and led to enemies that weakened their empire
how did the physical environment affect America Indian religious practices
ceremonies honored aspects of nature needed for survival, such as rain, fish, and corn
why do you think the maya used different stones in construction
they used whatever was available
what features of Olmec society indicate that it was a civilization
they built large stone temples. they had different social classes. some were workers some had time to study the stars and develop a calendar
what major impact did the development of farming have on the settlers of the Americas
once farmers could grow a surplus of food, cities, marketplaces, and trade routes began to develop