Early Americans
Aztecs
CH. 16 Vocab
Ottomans & Mughals
China & Japan Age of Exploration
100
The Early Americans crossed this land bridge that once connected Asia and North America
What is Beringia
100
This god was sacrificed to everyday by the Aztecs
Who is Huitzilopochti, the sun god
100
This is a volcanic glass used by Mesoamericans to make sharp weapons
What is obsidian
100
This Mughal Emperor built the Taj Mahal
Who is Shah Jahan
100
This CHinese Muslim admiral led 7 voyages of Exploration
Who is Zheng He
200
They were the "mother culture" for South America
Who are the Chavin
200
The Aztecs built this city where the saw an eagle perched on a cactus holding a snake in its mouth
What is Tenochititlan
200
This is an extended family group in the Incan Empire
What is ayllu
200
Suleyman I was given this nickname because of the rules that he enforces
What is the "Lawgiver"
200
The Manchus founded this Chinese dynasty
What is the Qing Dynasty
300
These people were the "mother culture" for Mesoamerica
Who are the Olmec
300
This was the last Aztec ruler who made bad decisions which weakened their empire and allowed the Spanish to conquer
Who is Montezuma II
300
This a Northwestern Native American ceremony in which they gave food, drinks and gifts to the community
What is a potlatch
300
This man founded the Mughal Empire
Who is Babur
300
This country was the only European nation allowed to trade with China because they followed CHinese traditions
What is the Netherlands (Dutch)
400
They created large drawings on the land in various shapes
Who are the Nazca
400
One form of Quetzalcoatl is a feathered serpent the other is this
What is a pale skinned man with a beard
400
This was a giant sinkhole in which the Mayans would throw their sacrifices into
What is cenote
400
They were an elite force of soldiers loyal only to the sultan
What is the janissaries
400
Japanese culture is based on this beliefs system
What is Confucianism
500
They built Monte Alban the first urban center in the Americas
Who are the Zapotec
500
Along with the Aztecs they were the other two people in the Triple Alliance
Who are the Tlacopan and the Texcoco
500
This is a codex that recounts the Highland Mayan's story of creation
What is the Popul Vuh
500
This Mughal EMperor was responsible for its Golden Age
Who is Akbar
500
This man tried to unify Japan, but could not and committed Seppuku
Who is Oda Nobunaga
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