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Ethnic Groups of Ancient Costa Rica
100

Group of people that moved from one place to another

Nomads

100

What is the first period of Costa Rica?

First Hunters - Collectors Period

100

What is the type of goverment in the Cacical Society Period?

"Lordships" or "Señorios"
100

The people from this area built great temples, pyramids and religious centers. Also, they built roads, aqueducts and bridges that helped trading with other tribes. Which area is?

Mesoamerican Area

200

It's the study of actions performed in the past

History

200

Which was the materials the nomads use to make tools? (3)

Stone, bone and wood.

200

Where is the cementeries located in the Cacical Society Period?

General Valleys or close to rivers.

200

Name 3 ethnic groups that lived in the Intermediate area

Chibchas

The Caribbeans

The Votos

Swertres

Timotos

Cuscos

300

Why nomadic life ended? 

Because many animals disappeared due to climate change

300

In which period the agriculture and domestication of animals started? Also, started the formation of tribes.

Early Farmers Period

300

Name 4 influences from Pre-Colombian Society in Present Society

Diet (Corns)

Ceramic

Planting techniques

Farmer's markets and shops

300

Name 3 ethnic groups from the Mesoamerican area

Olmecs

Teotihuacans

Zapotecs

Aztecs

Mayas

400

What was one of the functions of the Cacique?

- Administer the harvest and distribute the leftovers

- Establish political relationships with other chiefdoms

- Establish the commerce exchange with other tribes

400

In which period Costa Rica increased farming production and exchange? Also tribes were led by a chief (Cacique)

Initial Cacial Society Period

400
Name the 3 cultural areas from the Ancient Period

Mesoamerican Area

Intermediate Area

Andean Area

400

Name 3 things that were cultivated in the Intermediate Region

Corn

Yucca

Potato

Sweet Potatoes

Cacao

Beans

500

What was the function of the warriors in the Cacical Society Period?

Were in charge of protecting and defending the territory

500

In which period many small towns were developed?

Cacical Society Period

500

Where is located each Cultural Area?

Mesoamerican Area: Mexico, Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Western Nicaragua and Northwest Costa Rica

Intermediate Area: Caribbean Coast of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Panama up to the Caribbean coast of Colombia and Venezuela, includingthe Caribbean Islands

Andean Area: Southwesat Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and a part of Chile. 

500

Which ethnic groups lived in the Andean Region? Tell me three more things about this Region.

Incas

Araucanas

Quechuas

Nazcas

They built temples and monuments. The maximum authority was the emperor. They enginereed terrace irrigation. They grew mostly potatoes, maize, squash, and medical plants. They domesticated animals like llamas.