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What was the land bridge known as that allowed human populations and animals to migrate from Asia to North America?
What was the land bridge known as that allowed human populations and animals to migrate from Asia to North America?
Which civilization in America was known for their Colossal head sculptures and were traders but disappeared due to war, natural disasters, and famine?
Which civilization in America was known for their Colossal head sculptures and were traders but disappeared due to war, natural disasters, and famine?
Which civilization in America developed the Calendar system with 365 days and used to worship the Sun, stars, and the Moon?
Which civilization in America developed the Calendar system with 365 days and used to worship the Sun, stars, and the Moon?
What is the name for a form of government where religious leaders or religious institutions hold political power, and the state's legal system is based on religious laws?
What is the name for a form of government where religious leaders or religious institutions hold political power, and the state's legal system is based on religious laws?
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Which group of people were the first to settle in USA and lived in the Ice Age as hunters and gatherers?
Which group of people were the first to settle in USA and lived in the Ice Age as hunters and gatherers?
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Study Notes
- Joe Biden is the current president of the United States, representing democracy.
- Early Americans were hunter-gatherers living during the Ice Age.
- Beringia, a land bridge, facilitated the migration of humans and animals from Asia to North America (First People).
- The Olmec civilization emerged in South America, known for colossal head sculptures. They were traders and disappeared due to war, natural disasters, and famine.
- The Mayan civilization thrived in Guatemala, renowned for mathematical, astronomical, and poetic prowess. They established a large trade network and created the Calendar system (365 days). Worshipped Sun/stars, Moon, and gods, with kings serving as intermediaries.
- Theocracy: A form of government where religious leaders or institutions exercise political power and the legal system is based on religious laws.
- Americans have the freedom to alter their living conditions and enjoy numerous opportunities.
- The Olmec civilization, the first in America, emerged around 1500 BC.
- The Mayans, the second major civilization, thrived between 2000 BC and 1500 AD.
- The Mayan civilization developed a sophisticated writing system using hieroglyphs.
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Test your knowledge about the history and culture of America, from the first inhabitants to the current president. Explore the aspects of freedom, opportunities, and historical events that shaped the American society.
