First Civilizations
thick sheets of ice
What is a glacier
earliest large civilization in the Americas
Who are Mayas
a community of people who share common customs, rituals, language
What is a tribe
relligion founded by the prophet Muhammad
Islam
people who spread Christian ideas across Europe
What are missionaries
extra food to support large populations
surplus
warlike civilization in modern day Mexico
Who are Aztecs
built by Inuits to live in
What are pit houses
blend of Arab and African languages
What is Swahili
system of government in which ordinary citizens have the power to govern
direct democracy
raised roads of packed earth
What are causeways
early civilization in present day Peru
Who are Incas
Northwest ceremonial dinner
What is potlatch
Ancient Chinese trade route
What is Silk Road
system of government like Rome in which citizens choose representatives to vote for them
What is a republic
sun dried brick
What is adobe
invented the concept of zero and 365 day calendar
Mayas
Alliance of five Nations i the Eastern Woodlands
League of the Iroquois
created a great Chinese fleet of 3000 ships
Zheng He
wars fought to win back the Hold Land
What are Crusades
Spanish word for village
What is pueblo
known for large system of roads
Incas
Native American group in which women had a special place
Iroquois
began in 1400's when long distance trade linked different parts of the world
What is first global age
rebirth of art and learning in Europe
What is Renaissance