American Indian Regions (North America)
This group lived near forests and lakes and focused on farming crops like corn, beans, and squash.
Iroquois
This tool helped hunters throw spears farther and with more force.
The atlatl
This empire built floating gardens called chinampas to grow food.
Aztec
These people lived on wide grasslands and followed bison for food, clothing, and tools.
The Plains peoples
Many Indigenous cultures believed nature had meaning or spirit. What is this belief called?
Spiritual connection to nature / animism
Which empire was known for math, calendars, and writing?
Maya
People in this cold region relied on hunting and fishing because farming was difficult.
The Subarctic peoples
This alliance brought several nations together to cooperate and reduce conflict.
The League of Five Nations (or Six Nations)
This empire built roads and farmed on mountain terraces in the Andes.
Inca
This region had abundant salmon and forests, allowing people to live in large permanent villages.
The Northwest Coast peoples
Why were Northwest Coast populations often larger than those in other regions?
Food was abundant and reliable, especially salmon, so people could live in permanent villages.
Name two Indigenous empires from Central or South America.
Any two of: Inca, Chibcha, Maya, Toltec, Aztec
Why did geography matter so much to how Indigenous groups lived in North America?
Geography affected food, housing, tools, movement, and daily life.
Name one way Indigenous technology or government helped people survive and work together.
Examples include better hunting tools, farming methods, or alliances that reduced conflict.
Give one reason why the Aztec Empire fell.
Disease, enemies turning against them, or new weapons brought by Europeans.