Early Unit Review
How did the Norte Chico survive in the deserts of Peru
Using rivers that started in the Andes mountains.
What is another word for a thesis statement?
Claim/Argument
What kind of writing system did the Maya have?
Glyph system- used glyphs
What is the difference between an artisan and a merchant?
Artisan- creates goods
Merchants- sell goods
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary- made during the time period
Secondary- made after the time period
The Olmecs were famous for their carvings of what human feature?
What are heads
What are the five paragraphs of a DBQ
Introductions
BP 1
BP 2
BP 3
Conclusion
What are the three sisters?
Corns, Beans, and Squash
What are some of the major achievements of the Maya?
Arts, Architecture, El Castillo, Calendars, Creating Pok-a-Tok, written language
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism.
monotheism- one god
polytheism- many gods
How did Teotihuacan influence other Mesoamerican civilizations?
Through art, architecture, religion, traditions. and leadership
What is needed in a body paragraph?
A main idea from the document
How the document connects to the DBQ question
2 pieces of evidence
The Maya religion had many gods and goddesses meaning it was what?
Polytheistic
What would the Maya do if they felt that the Gods were not happy.
Hold ceremonies, give offerings, sacrifices
What is a surplus?
Having more food than you need.
What is the name of the mountain range in South America that the Norte Chico relied on for water?
What are the Andes mountains?
Write three bullet points for the historical background needed for the DBQ question: Did the Maya civilization collapse?
Who the Maya were
Their major achievements
Factors leading to decline
Why did the Maya study astronomy?
Connected to their religion and architecture. Movement in the sky represented the beliefs, actions, and feelings of their Gods. Also helped them make their calendars.
What ball game was important to the Maya for ceremonial and religious purposes?
Pok-a-tok
What is domestication?
When farmers take the best crops each year to make stronger plants that produce more food
What was missing from the Norte Chico that most civilizations show signs of?
War, fighting, weapons
Write a thesis statement for the following question: Did the Maya civilization collapse?
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What is El Castillo and what is special about it?
Pyramid of the Maya for their serpent God. On the equinox its shadow resembles a snake.
What is the name of the city that El Castillo is located in?
What is Chichen Itza?
What is the vocabulary phrase to describe to jobs following a civilization having more food than they need.
What is specialization of jobs.