Vocabulary
Cities along with an organized government, different social classes, complex religion and record keeping-gave rise to new___________________.
What is Civilization?
True/False
The Anasazi dug ditches from the rivers to the gardens
True
How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?
What is....by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed its large population?
How do scholars know that the Vikings traveled to North America prior to Christopher Columbus?
What is written records and archaeological evidence?
Give an example of an effect of cultural diffusion in early North America.
The Natives sharing their ways of farming.
The Inca’s also used ______________ that allowed them to farm on mountainsides.
What is Terrances?
True/ False
The Iroquois lived in adobe houses
False
What role did women play in the Iroquois League?
What is ...held political power, owned long homes and harvested the crops?
What were some of the positives of the Columbian Exchange in North America?
Food, ideas, people, culture, technology, plants and animals.
Describe three details about the Mayan people that make them different from the other Native groups
What is ..: Answers may vary
The Anasazi built ________________ or villages; using ______________, sun-dried bricks.
What is a Pueblo and Adobe?
Glaciers are political units that control a city and its surrounding land
False
Describe three details about the Aztec people that make them different from the other Native groups
What is ... Answers may vary
What were some of the negative consequences of the Columbian Exchange in North America?
What is ....Diseases that decreased the population in the Natives?
Name 3 Explorers
What is ...Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Cortez,
In Europe, they had a different system called ____________________. This system was a system of Social Hierarchy and allowed the kings the opportunity to protect the people.
What is Feudalism?
A causeway is raised dirt roads
True
Describe the social class system of Feudal life in Europe.
What is ....most of the rights and privileges were given to the Upper classes. In this hierarchical structure, the kings occupied the topmost position, followed by barons, bishops, knights and peasants?
How much does geography affect people's lives?
What is...Answers may vary
This fighting ultimately led to the exchanging of ideas and gave way to the period we call the___________________; or time of increased learning and technology.
What is a technological innovation that traveled from from the Muslim world to Europe, and what benefit did it bring?
What is the Astrolabe and magnetic compass? Be able to explain the purpose of the items.
Using the physical characteristics of North America, how has geography shaped the lives of the Mayans, Incas, Aztecs and other Natives? Explain your answer.
What is ... Natives adapted to their environment trying to meet their basic needs.
Students should give examples to complete their answer.