Vocabulary
the study of stars and planets
astrology
What is a large body of ice formed in mountains and valleys that moves very slowly over time called?
a glacier
The descendants of the first people to reach the Americas thousands of years ago are known today as...
Native Americans
What four ancient civilizations did we discuss in class?
Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca
Whose real name is Steve Rogers?
Captain America
method to water crops by channeling water
irrigation
How do scientists think the first Americans got to North America?
across a land bridge
Writing that uses pictures to represent words and ideas are known as...
Hieroglyphics
Which civilization developed a calendar that became famous for the supposed "end of the world"?
Maya
How many bones do sharks have?
zero
the design and construction of buildings
architecture
The period of time millions of years ago when the Earth was covered in ice was known as...
The Ice Age
What are three different ways that the first Americans got their food?
hunting, gathering, farming
What ancient civilization practiced skull surgery?
Inca
Which Dallas Cowboys football player was recently just traded to the Packers that caused a lot of Cowboys fans to be very upset?
Micah Parsons
the science of studying the physical remains of the past
archaeology
The rise in temperatures on Earth that melted the glaciers was known as...
Global warming
The behavior, customs, ideas, and skills that people teach every new generation
Culture
What civilization was known for their giant colossal stone heads? What was the purpose of these heads?
Olmec; nobody knows!
When is Carsyn's birthday?
December 3rd
advanced culture where people developed cities and industries
civilization
Tenochtitlan was the capital of what empire? What is this city known as today?
Aztec Empire; Mexico City
How did farming transform life for the first Americans? Explain!
It allowed them to stay in one place- which gave them time to develop their culture, villages, etc.
What was the name of the primary God of the Inca Empire? He was also known as the "Sun God"
Inti
What was my softball number in college?
6