Mesoamerica
True or False: The Aztec were heavily influenced by Mayan society and innovation.
True! (Example: Calendar)
Was the Incan Empire centralized or decentralized?
Centralized
Who introduced horses to North America?
Europeans (Specifically: Spanish after 1492)
What does Pre-Columbian mean?
Before Christopher Columbus and the Spanish invaded the Americas in 1492
In three words, tell me what a SIG statement does.
ANSWERS THE PROMPT
Which Indigenous civilization that we studied was the oldest?
Maya (200 BC-900 AD)
How did such a large empire manage to stay ideologically connected?
Quipus, chasquis, curacas, suspension bridges.
Were Pre-Columbian Indigenous societies unique or similar? Explain.
Unique - their diverse environments shaped their lifestyle + government + spirituality. Societies differed in how often they moved around, what foods they ate, what types of shelters and clothes they made, governments they established, etc.
What is irrigation? Why is it necessary?
Irrigation allows a more constant crop supply and makes farming possible in regions with sparse rainfall
What are the steps to finding AC?
1. Read + Underline
2. Sub Claims
3. Put Sub Claims Together
What did Mayan and Aztec civilizations offer their gods and why?
Blood/animal/human sacrifice and other material gifts - they wanted the gods to remain strong and happy so they would be kind and bless their lives.
Incan leaders that would travel to joining villages and instruct them on how to conduct routines to ensure the empire was connected and similar throughout.
Name at least six of the eight cultural regions.
1. Northwest Coast 2. California 3. Plateau
4. Great Basin 5. Great Plains 6. Southwest
7. Southeast 8. Northeastern Woodlands
What is the difference between an empire and a democracy?
Empire - type of monarchy with one sole ruler (emperor) who is all-powerful, often a rigid social structure and advancements made through force
Democracy - (elected) representation for all people in a society
Do we quote in history? If no, what do we do instead?
No - Paraphrase
Name the two predominant theories about the fall of the Maya.
1. Constant Warfare
2. Drought
What was the capital of the Incan Empire?
Which area was most impacted by the development of maize?
a. South America
b. Mesoamerica
c. Northeastern Woodlands
d. Northwestern Coast
b. Mesoamerica
Where did each of the 3 ancient civilizations live?
Maya - Yucatan Peninsula
Inca - Andes Mountains
Aztec - Valley of Mexico
Name and describe the six parts of an ANEZZC.
Argument - two-pronged thesis answering the prompt
Name - explicit reference to the doc. ("in Fernando's journal . . .")
Explain - PARAPHRASE and cite the document
Zoom Out 1 - explanation of either POV, HC, AUD, or AP
Zoom Out 2 - relevant outside evidence
Clincher - restate thesis + why the topic matters
What civilization utilized the tribute system? What does this show you about their government?
Aztec
They used force and fear to rule, the capital city and emperor/Triple Alliance were all-powerful and superior
What is a quipu and why was it used?
Quipu: a record-keeping device made of a variety of strings and beads. Used and passed off by chasquis with a brief verbal message to centralize the empire and deliver messages from the emperor.
Describe the Iroquois Confederacy and why it was important.
Five nations united and welcoming of others under the Tree of Great Peace. Longest-standing democracy in the world. Choice to create an inclusive and democratic government rather than empire was very progressive.
What is Cahokia?
The largest Pre-Columbian city built north of Mexico, earth-made units that resembled pyramids and held up to 20,000 people
Name and describe the six sections of a document analysis.
POV - who wrote it? what do we know about them?
HC - what was going on around the time this was written?
AC - what is the author's argument?
AUD - who is going to see/read this? who was it written for?
AP - why did the author make this? what was their goal?
SIG - answer the prompt