Ice Age
reason people came to the Americas during the Ice Age
Followed the animals
What was one purpose of the mounds?
- burial places for chiefs
- places for ceremonies
- way to honor animal spirits
nickname for the Anasazi
Cliff Dwellers
Where did the Maya live?
present-day Mexico
Where did the Aztecs live?
present-day Mexico
How did Ice Age people get food?
They hunted animals.
How did agriculture change the way of life of early people?
They were able to settle in one place.
What is a method of bringing water to crops called?
irrigation
Because they grew a surplus of crops, the Maya were able to _________, or do only one kind of job
specialize
How did their empire get so big?
They conquered other people.
Where did Ice Age people live?
wherever they could find food
The large mounds show us that the Mound Builders were
a. dependable
b. kind
c. well-organized
d. trustworthy
c. well-organized
What was the name of the round structures where religious ceremonies were held?
kivas
They are known for their buildings called _________.
pyramids
What was the name of the Aztec capital?
Tenochtitlan
When large Ice Age animals died out, what did the early peoples become?
hunter-gatherers
What did Mound Builders do for food?
grew corn, hunted, fished
Name the four present-day states that make up the Four Corners region.
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah
In math, they were the first to __________
use the number 0
The Aztecs forced the people they conquered to pay ___________ such as gold, silver, food, and weapons.
tribute
Name two theories about how early people migrated to America.
1. walked across a land bridge
2. came by boat
The discovery of artifacts such as mica and shells tell us that _______ was important to the Mound Builders.
trade
What were some advantages of building their homes in the cliffs?
protection from weather and enemies
Because they studied the movements of the sun, stars, and planets, they were able to create an accurate ___________
calendar
Name 2 ways the Aztecs got more land for farming.
1. floating gardens
2. irrigation systems
3. terrace farming in hillsides