Native American Migration
Native Americans have inhabited North America since:
At least the time of the Ancient Egyptians
In which locations was the Mayan Civilization NOT located?
Present day Mexico City
In which Aztec social class would you find farmers and merchants?
Macehualtin
The Inca empire appeared during the ________ century.
Twelfth
What was the name of the city, near St. Louis, that the Mississippian Culture established around 1000 AD?
Cahokia
The ______________ ________________ Hypothesis states that Native people entered the Americas by crossing a land bridge between Asia and North America.
Bering Strait
Uxmal and Tikal are what?
major Mayan cities
Which of the following civilzations had a government that closely resembled that of the Aztecs?
Rome
The Inca empire extended along
the western coast of South America
The tribes of the Creeks, Choctaws, and Chickasaws spoke what language?
Muskogean
What is the overall importance of the large stone heads of the Olmec?
Their true importance is mainly artistic
The Mayan government was primarily a what?
Monarchy
The Aztec religion is best known for what?
Human Sacrifice
According to Inca mythology, Manco Capac was sent by the sun god Inti to found the city of
Cuzco
What was Columbus' goal when he set sail across the Atlantic?
to find a trade route to the east
What precious stone was used to create sculpted images for the Olmecs?
Jade
Which planet was of particular importance to the Mayans?
Venus
The Aztec people claimed lineage from what ancient civilization?
Toltec
What connected the cities of the Inca empire?
A system of highways
Which treaty settled the territorial dispute between Spain and Portugal?
The treaty of Tordesillas
Next Friday is_____________ dress down day
Cambodia
What is lunch on Fridays?
Pizza
What American plant would historically prove to have the greatest impact (good and bad) in Europe, especially Ireland
Potato
Inca society can be said to have been...
communal
With the arrival of the Europeans to the New World they brought with them new plants, animals, tools, and diseases. What would prove to be the most important animal that the Europeans brought with them?
Horses