Q/A 1
When did the last Ice Age occur ?
The last ice age occurred between 100,000 and 10,000 years ago.
What is the key similarity between the Aztec and Maya civilization ?
Both studied the heaven to create complex calendars.
What major impact did the development of farming have on the settlers of the Americas ?
Once farmers could grow a surplus of food, cities, marketplaces, and trade routes began to develop.
What role did women play in Iroquois culture ?
The women chose the clan leader. If a clan leader did not do his job well the women could remove him from his position.
How did farming affect communities in the Americas?
Farming produced more food which meant a greater number of people could live together in permanent settlements.
How did the Aztec benefit from digging canals ?
Canals helped the Aztec farm, and digging canals provided dirt to fill parts of lake Texcoco.
How did the Aztecs' religious beliefs weaken their empire ?
The Aztec sacrificed thousands of people every year to appease their gods which created enemies and that weakened the empire.
Why did the tribes who lived in the Southwest region irrigate the land ?
They needed the river's water to grow crops, such as corn, pumpkins, and beans.
What features of Olmec society indicate it was a civilization ?
They built large stone temples. They had different social classes. Some were workers and some had time to study the stars and develop a calendar.
Why did Aztec construct causeways ?
The roads were good for communication.
Why do you think the mound was built ?
They were built for burials and ceremonies for their gods.
What were the buildings in Anasazi culture made from, and what did the Spanish call it ?
They were made from adobe and Spanish called them pueblos.
Why do you think the Maya used different stones in construction ?
They used whatever was available.
How did a surplus of food lead to the first civilizations ?
Extra food allowed the population to grow.
Why did Sioux live in tents made of buffalo hide ?
They were easy to carry and the only animals they could hunt.
What did the Anasazi and the Hohokan do to adapt to their environments ?
They dug networks of Irrigation ditches so that they could farm in the desert land.
Why did priests have great power in the Maya social structure ?
The Maya believed that only priests could perform the ceremony that assured good harvest and victory in battle.
How might the last ice age have helped hunters reach North America ?
The cold temperatures caused glaciers to form making a land bridge that hunters may have crossed.
How did the physical environment affect American Indian religious practices ?
Ceremonies honored aspects of nature needed for survival, such as rain, fish, and corn.
How did harsh climates and warmer climates affect American Indian Cultures differently ?
People struggled to find enough food and water in harsh climates. In warmer climates people lived in larger groups and stayed in place for longer periods of time.