Powhatan People & Inca Empire
What year was the Inca Empire first established?
1438
What were the religions they lived in?
They lived in the Andes mountains
What did the Maya leaders do?
They oversaw large buildings prodjects and lead the military
How were the Maya kings chosen?
Kings claimed to be chosen by the Mayan Gods
True or false: Did they live near the coast?
False
Was the great basin sedentary or nomadic.
NOMADIC
How many provinces was the empire divided into?
four
Around how much people lived in the Inca Empire?
12 million
What was a Pok- a -tok?
It was a popular ball game in Meso America
True or false: Did the population outgrow the food supply leading to decline of the Maya?
True
True or false: Were they called the digger indians?
True
What was the geography like?
Rocky mountains and dry sandy beaches.
How many times did the Sapa Inca wear an outfit?
1
Where was the capital of the Inca Empire?
It was located in Cusco Peru
when did their civilization exist?
2500 bc - 900 ad
Where did the Maya live?
in what is today southern mexico, Guatamala, and Baliz
what where their homes called?
wiciups
Name three tribes.
bannock, gosiute, mono, northern Paiute,
What were the road runners called?
Chaski
Where was the first empire established?
Manco capac
The Maya lost power but________.
The people did not disappear
Why did Maya royalty marry royalty from other cities?
They married royalty from other cities to form alliance and strengthen trade.
What were some of their inventions called?
A twine seed beater, thatch huts, and a woven basket.
Did they hunt at all?
Yes they did
What year did Bingham discover Machu Picchu?
1911
What were the rulers called?
Sapa Inca or Son of the Sun
The population__________.
Out grew food
What did people do after the population outgrew the food supply?P
People moved out in search of food
What did family's gather for food?
What was the name of the river that is in the center of Shosone territory called?
The snake river