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Why do you say the Maya used different stones in construction?
They used whatever they could get
What is key the similarity between the Aztec and Maya civilization?
Both studied the heavens to create complex calendars
What were the buildings in Anasazi culture made from and what does the Spanish call them?
They were made from adobe, and the Spanish called them pueblos
What did the Anasazi in the Hohokam do to adapt to their environment?
Hohokam and the Anasazi also irrigated the desert in order to farm
Why did the tribes who lived in the southwest region irrigate the land?
They needed the rivers water to grow crops such as corn, pumpkins, beans
How might the last ice age have helped hunters to reach North America?
The cold temperature caused glaciers to form exposing a land bridge that hunters may have crossed
Why do you think American Indians might have assumed if there was a lack of rain?
They might have assumed that they have offended the spirits
How did farming effect communities in Americas?
Farming produced more food. Great number of people could live together in permanent settlement
Why did Aztec construct causeways?
They need to link the capital of Tenochitian to mainland
What does technological solution enabled the Pueblo people to thrive in the dry climate of the southwest region?
They dug networks of irrigation for farming and made networks for roads to travel
How did the Aztecs religious beliefs weaken their empire?
The Aztecs sacrificed thousands of people to please their gods
What role did women play in the Iroquois's culture?
They chose clan leaders and could remove the leader from the position if he did his job poorly
When did the last Ice Age occur?
The last Ice Age occurred between 100,000 and 10,000 years ago
How did the Aztec benefit from digging canals?
Canals helped the Aztecs farm and dig canals providing dirt to fill parts of Lake Texacoco
What major impact on the development of farming have on the settlers of Americas?
Once farmers could grow a surplus of food, cities, marketplaces, and trade routes begin to develop
What features of Olmec society indicate that it was a civilization?
They built large stone temple switch suggest they had central government and religion. They had different social classes. Some were workers and some had to study the stars and develop a calendar.
How did the Hohokam adapted to living in a desert region?
The Hohokam dug irrigation ditches from rivers to their fields, so they could grow crops like corn and beans
How did a surplus of food lead to the first civilizations?
Extra food allowed the population to grow. People work together to form societies with the language, territory and economy.
Why did priests have a great power in the Maya social structure?
The Maya believe the only priest could perform ceremonies the assured good harvest, and victory in battle