Native Cultures
What was the name the Anasazi called their houses made of Adobe
Pueblos
Extra of Something. i.e, Food
Surplus
How did the first people come to America
The Bering Strait / Land Bridge
What did life revolve around in Feudal Europe?
The Manor
While sometimes quite diverse, one common theme of many American Indian religious beliefs was Connection with _____
their physical environment/Nature
What was the name of the Native Americans that lived in the Arctic Region
The Inuit
Sun-Dried Brick used to build pueblo houses
Adobe
Which Ancient Culture had the capital named Tenochtitlan
The Aztec
What was the name of the 6 Holy Wars that brought about cultural diffusion
The Crusades
In what way did Chinese civilization differ from other ancient world civilizations?
It was geographically and politically isolated from outsiders.
What is the name for an Inuit Ceremonial Dinner where gifts would be exchanged
A community of people who share common customs
Tribe
Which Ancient Culture created their own calendar and made advancements in math
The Maya
Why was the Middle East considered the Crossroads of the World?
It connected Africa, Asia, and Europe
What effect did the glaciers have on ancient humans during the last ice age?
They created a land bridge that allowed humans to travel from Asia to the Americas.
What is the process of spreading ideas from one culture to another
Diffusion / Cultural Diffusion
A tool that helped sailors determine their latitude at sea
Astrolabe
A cord or strings with knots that stood for numbers that Incan runners carried with them.
Quipu
What was the name of the Chinese Explorer who brought exotic goods and animals back to China
Zheng He
In what way did the use of the astrolabe revolutionize sea travel?
It helped ships maintain course by determining latitude.
Which of the following later inspired Benjamin Franklin to unite the colonists in the 1700s?
The Iroquois League
Lords were given Land by a King in exchange for Military Service and Loyalty
Feudalism
What was the Holy City to the Inca People
Cuzco
What was the name for the growth in innovation and learning in Europe from the 1300's to the 1600's
The Renaissance
What effect did Zheng He have on China’s position in the ancient world?
His extensive voyages expanded China’s trade and increased its influence on other civilizations.