Indigenous Cultures
The Incan sun god, Inti, was believed to protect the city of
Cuzco
What is the Mississippi River known for?
Most significant River in the US
Western USA
The Pinzon Brothers sailed in this type of ship
caravel
This ship is beached in his first voyage:
Santa Maria
Pachuti made rulers sons live in Cuzco to assure their loyalty
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What was the "purpose" of the Iroquis League?
To resolve or fix conflicts.
The Appalachian Mountains are taller than the Rocky Mountains.
true or false
false
who goes to Brazil in 1500
Pedro Alvares Cabral
What is the name of the fort Columbus built in his first trip?
La Navidad
Incan city that was built on a mountaintop and used as a getaway by the locals
Machu Picchu
What was the Iroquis League?
A Confederation of of five Northeastern N. American tribes.
The Rocky Mountains are located in the eastern United States
true or false
false
Columbus gets most of the money for his 1st trip from this man
Luis de Santangel
This line (treaty) ends up separating the western world
Tordesillas
The ______ observed the sun, moon, and stars to create highly accurate calendars
Mayans
Which direction does the Mississippi River run?
North to South
a peninsula in Central America extending into the Gulf of Mexico
Yucatan Peninusula
Name of the flag that Spain used in their overseas empire
Cross of Burgundy
Columbus arrives here on his 3rd trip
South America
The Mayan civilization was at it's height from 300-900 CE
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
The interior of North America is characterized by
plains
The Mississippi River spills into the Gulf of Mexico in this city?
New Orleans, LA
The Dominican Republic's native name
Quisqueya
Puerto Rico's native name was:
Borinquen