Powhatan People & Inca Empire
What year was first Inca empires established?
1438
What were the religions they lived in?
They lived in the Andes mountains.
What did the Maya leaders do?
They oversaw large buildings projects and led the military.
How were Maya Kings chosen?
Kings claimed to be chosen by Mayan Gods.
True or false: They lived near the coast
False
Was the Great basin Nomadic or Sedentary?
Nomadic
How many provinces was the empire divided into?
Four
Around how much people lived in Inca?
12 million
What was pok-a-tok?
It was a popular game in Meso America.
True or false:Did the population outgrew the food supply leading to the decline of the Maya?
True
True or false: They were sometimes called Digger Indians
True
What was the geography like?
Mountains and harsh dessert.
How many times did the Sapa Inca wear an outfit?
Once
Where was the capital of the Inca empire
When did their civilization exist?
2500 BC-AD 900
Where did the Maya live?
In what today Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
What were their homes called?
Wickiups
Name three tribes.
Bunnock, Mono, Gosiute, Ute, Wasako, Shoshone, Southern paiute, and Northern paiute.
What were the runners called?
Chaski
Were was the empire first established?
Manco Capas
The Maya lost power but,_______
But the people did not disappear
Why did Maya royalty marry royalty from other cities?
They married royalty from other cities to form alliances and strengthen trade.
What were some of there inventions?
A twine seed beater, thatch huts, and woven baskets.
Did they hunt ?
Yes, they did. They also gathered food as well.
What year did Bingham discover Machu Picchu?
1911
What were the rulers called?
Sapa Inca or Son of the Sun.
The population________
outgrew food
What did people do after the population outgrew the food supply?
People moved out of cities in search of food.
What family's gather for food?
They searched the fields for roots and berries.
What was the river in the center where the Shoshone territory tribe called?
Snake River.