MAYA
What are sinkholes?
a depression or hollow where soil has collapsed
Where was the Aztec city located?
On a swampy lake island
Who is Pachacuit?
Was the first of many rulers to help build the Inca empire.
Who are the Inuit?
settled along the coast of tundra
What did women living on the Great Plain grew?
beans, corn, and squash
What are city-states?
They were connected by a culture, political ties, and trade.
What are floating gardens?
Dug soil to layer the earth to build bridges and plant crops.
What is quipu used for?
Used in mathematics and record keeping
What are the Easter Woodlands?
Covered by dense forest, the land east of the Mississippi River.
What was some roles of Aztec women?
Women were trained to work at home, weave cloth, and prepare for motherhood.
what system of mathematic did they create?
the number zero
Who is Montezuma?
The most powerful Aztec ruler.
How did they set up a strong central government?
They set up tax bureaus, legal courts, military posts, and other government offices.
Why was the Pacific coast of North America heavily populated?
because of its mild climate and reliable food sources.
What is an isthmus?
Narrow piece of land connecting two larger land bodies.
Why did the Maya seek Captives?
To work on the land.
What is tribute?
Money paid by conquered peoples to their conquerors.
What is terrace farming?
Farming using a wide steps into the mountainside.
What is adobe?
Sun dried mud bricks.
What is the land bridge?
Scientist believe ancient people cross from Asia to North America.
Who is a direct descendant of the sun god?
The king
Who are the priests?
Preserved the religion, history, and literature of their people
What is Machu Picchu?
Grand emperor retreat complex built by the Inca high in the Andes Mountains.
Why were the Native Americans living on the Great Plains called Nomads?
formed the confederacy to end fighting among the five groups.