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What were the buildings in Anasazi culture made from, and what did the Spanish call it ?
They were made from adobe and Spanish called them pueblos.
What is the key similarity between the Aztec and Maya civilization ?
Both studied the heaven to create complex calendars.
What role did women play in 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 the tribes who lived in the Southwest region irrigate the land ?
They needed the river's water to grow crops, such as corn, pumpkins, and beans.
Why do you think the mound was built ?
They were built for burials and ceremonies for their gods.
How did the Aztec benefit from digging canals ?
Canals helped the Aztec farm, and digging canals provided dirt to fill parts of lake Texcoco.
How did the Aztecs' religious beliefs weaken their empire ?
The Aztec sacrificed thousands of people every year to appease their gods which created enemies and that weakened the empire.
When did the last Ice Age occur ?
The last ice age occurred between 100,000 and 10,000 years ago.
What features of Olmec society indicate it was a civilization ?
They built large stone temples. They had different social classes. Some were workers and some had time to study the stars and develop a calendar.
Why did Aztec construct causeways ?
The roads were good for communication.
How did farming affect communities in the Americas?
Farming produced more food which meant a greater number of people could live together in permanent settlements.
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.
What did the Anasazi and the Hohokan do to adapt to their environments ?
They dug networks of Irrigation ditches so that they could farm in the desert land.
How did a surplus of food lead to the first civilizations ?
Extra food allowed the population to grow.
Why did Sioux live in tents made of buffalo hide ?
They were easy to carry and the only animals they could hunt.
Why do you think the Maya used different stones in construction ?
They used whatever was available.
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 might the last ice age have helped hunters reach North America ?
The cold temperatures caused glaciers to form making a land bridge that hunters may have crossed.
How did the physical environment affect American Indian religious practices ?
Ceremonies honored aspects of nature needed for survival, such as rain, fish, and corn.
How did 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 of time.