Ancient Civilizations
Where did the Maya live?
Central/Southern America
Who did the hunting and clearing land for planting?
Men
Two types of tribal leaders:
Tribal council/Chief
What region is known for being very hot/dry and for having corn/beans/squash as a big resource?
Southwest
What is a system by which a group makes, shares, and uses a good?
Economy
What is the modern day name for Tenochitilan?
Mexico City
Who was responsible for cooking, making clothes, gathering food, etc.?
Women
Why was trade important?
It gave them resources they didn't have access to and a way to grow their civilization.
What region is wet and cool and known for resources like fish, whales and other sea creatures?
Pacific Northwest
What is considered a group whose members share the same goals?
League OR confederacy
What was the Aztecs farming system called?
Floating Gardens
Who would have to study daily tasks?
Children
Name 3 things they would trade?
EX) Wood, animals, clothing, food, etc.
What were spiritual leaders called?
Shamans
Who are people who travel from place to place to search for animals, fish, and other food?
Hunter-Gatherers
Who was known for having advanced writing, astronomy, and math?
Mayans
What is an example of how the environment could be used to make tools, clothings, or homes?
EX) Buffalo hide makes clothes, buffalo meat makes food, sticks and ropes make housing, rocks and other materials make tools...
Why were trade routes important?
They provided directions to get to the resources needed.
What region is known for moderate rain/warm or cool climates and has lots of deer, berries, and fish?
Woodlands
What are things called that have organized systems of government, religion, and learning?
Civilizations
This group lived in the Southwest and farmed corn, beans, and squash...
Ancestral Puebloans
Why was storytelling important?
It was how they passed down their customs, beliefs, traditions, and folklore.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy?
5 different nations in New York State that joined together.
What role did nature play in their spiritual beliefs?
They believed that the animals and earth had spirits, all connecting to a spirit world.
Who are people who move within a specific region to follow herds of animals and collect food?
Nomads