The Earliest Americans
In what area do most scientists believe the landbridge formed?
Between Alaska & Siberia
In the great plains, what animal was vital to the survival of the Natives?
The buffalo
About how long was the Silk Road?
5,000 miles
What Greek city-state created and practiced the system of democracy?
Athens
What is the definition of surplus?
Extra of something
What animals did the Natives start to raise?
Cattle, pigs, and llamas
What group built the first cities in North America
The Mississippians
What nation became a power trade center in East Africa?
Zimbabwe
What is the name of the sailor who traveled around South Africa and made it to India?
Vasco Da Gama
What is the definition of Kayak
Small boats made from skins
What was the Mayans' greatest creation?
The Mayan Calander
What was the name of the ruler of native tribes in the southeast?
The Great Sun
In the 1400s, what empire became the main trading empire in West Africa?
The Songhai Empire
How did the Crusades affect the Europeans that went to the Holy Land?
They found new goods and learned advanced navigation techniques
What is the definition of irrigation?
A method to water crops by channeling water from rivers or streams
In what modern nation did natives begin farming?
Mexico
How were families judged in the Northwest?
They were judged based off the amount of wealth they could give away
What innovation did the Arabs make to navigation?
In Judaism, the religion claims that no one is...
Above the law
What is the definition of potlach?
A ceremony at which the hosts shower their guests with gifts
What modern city stands where Tenochtitlan stood?
Mexico City
What society formed a council for its five nations?
The Iroquois
What innovation to navigation did the Chinese make?
The magnetic compass
In the Roman Republic, people accused of crimes were...
considered innocent until proven guilty
What is the definition of clan?
Groups of families that were related to one another