Ancient Civilization
This civilization is known as the "Mother Culture" of Mesoamerica.
Who is the Olmec Civilization?
The landbridge theory says that people crossed over it into North America. The landbridge connected these two places.
What are Siberia & Alaska?
The movement of people into North America is said to have happened about __________ to _________ years ago.
What is 15,000-20,000 years ago?
This Native American tribe lived in Longhouses.
Who are the Iroquois?
Mesoamerica means this.
What is Middle of North America?
The number 0 is a concept created by this civilization.
Who is the Mayan Civilization?
The Anasazi's are known to have a dry, hot, and mountainous environment, which makes sense since they settled on the corner of these four states.
What are AZ, CO, NM, & Utah?
The Mayan civilization started in 400 BC and mysteriously disappeared in this year.
900 AD
Using adobe clay is how this Native American tribe built their homes.
Who are the Anasazis?
The Aztecs defeated and took over this number of cities.
What is 400?
The goal of this civilization was to expand their empire by taking over cities.
Who are the Aztecs?
The Mound Builders settled in a flat area near this river.
What is the Mississippi River?
The first ancient civilization of Mesoamerica they began in this year. Don't forget to add BC or AD.
What is 1300 BC?
A cold, snowy, dry environment is home to this Native American Tribe.
Who are the Inuits?
The floating gardens used by the Aztecs are called this.
What are Chinampas?
These "Children of the Sun" are known for having a strong central government.
Who are the Incas?
The Olmec civilization flourished because of their location near this body of water.
What is the Gulf of Mexico?
Spanish Soldiers AND Native Americans defeated the Aztecs in this year.
What is 1521 AD?
Clay, Soil, and Shells from the river are used to make the "hilly homes" of this Native American Tribe.
Who are the Mound Builders?
The 1st writing system created by the Olmec Civilization used these to communicate.
What are glyphs?
Pok-a-tok is a basketball like game where you cannot use your hands. The sophisticated courts were made by this civilization.
Who are the Olmecs?
The hidden city of Macchu Picchu was found in 1911. The city was located in Peru, on this continent where the Incas settled.
What is South America?
The last known ancient civilization were the Incas. They lived from _______ to ________ AD
What is from 1400 AD to 1572 AD
This Native American tribe are known as cliff dwellers.
Who are the Anasazi?
The current capital of Peru is Cuzco, which is where this civilization was known to live.
Who are the Incas?