Early Migrations
Indian Tribes
Maya, Aztec, and Inca
Farming techniques
Enter Mesoamerican Civilizations Name
100
The routes early man took to migrate from Asia to the Americas.
100
Which tribe lived on islands in the Caribbean Sea and relied on farming and fishing
The Taino
100
Which civilization created floating gardens for farming?
The Aztec.
100
What farming technique was used by the Maya to clear land?
Slash-and-burn farming.
100
How was the Maya civilization governed?
It was a collection of independent city-states controlled by noble families.
200
What conclusion can be made based on the early migration map?
Early man’s migration was slowed down by harsh climates.
200
What was a significant difference between early Indian tribes in the Americas?
Different geographic settings led to cultural differences among the tribes.
200
Which civilization studied the movement of the sun, moon, stars, and planets to develop an accurate calendar?
The Maya.
200
How did the Aztec and Maya adapt to environmental challenges for farming?
They developed innovative methods like floating gardens and slash-and-burn techniques.
200
Which of these factors was not a cause of the Mayan civilization’s fall: overpopulation, disease, hunger, or war?
Disease.
300
What was a key difference in the foods produced by the early Indian tribes.
Each tribe produced different types of food depending on their location.
300
Which civilization built a road system stretching thousands of miles?
The Inca.
300
What evidence shows that farming was important in Mesoamerican civilizations?
Early civilizations adapted to environmental challenges to produce food.
300
What was a similarity among the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
Religion was a central part of everyday life.
400
What factor caused the Aztec Empire’s expansion?
The emperor conquered new land and people.