Early Mesoamerican Civilizations
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What was a primary cause of migration during the Ice Age?

  • Formation of rivers
  • Population growth
  • Climate change (correct)
  • Animal behavior
  • Around what year did the earliest cultures arrive in Mesoamerica?

  • 1500 AD
  • 500 AD
  • 1200 BC (correct)
  • 1000 BC
  • What significant development occurred in Mesoamerican civilizations between AD 200 and AD 1325?

  • Expansion to North America
  • Development of stone temples (correct)
  • The invention of writing
  • Discovery of gold
  • What are the characteristics of Anasazi civilizations?

    <p>Pueblos and kivas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which three crops are traditionally known as the 'Three Sisters'?

    <p>Corn, beans, and squash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that civilizations built rich empires?

    <p>Via trade and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature commonly associated with cultures of the Great Plains?

    <p>Nomadic hunting and gathering lifestyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sacred tree' refer to in the context of Northwest cultures?

    <p>A symbol of religious significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lesson 1

    • Paleo-Indians migrated across a land bridge
    • Mesoamerica had early cultures around 1200 BC
    • Mesoamerican civilizations developed around AD 200
    • Central Mexico civilizations arose around AD 1325
    • The Aztec empire was a rich and powerful empire in Mesoamerica
    • The Inca empire had advanced engineering and trade
    • Key features shaped the empires' geography

    Lesson 2

    • Anasazi built pueblos and kivas
    • Three sisters crops are important food crops
    • Different factors influenced cultural developments
    • Unique features of cultures in the Northwest and Great Plains
    • Information about significant cultural features and ancestry

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    Explore the ancient civilizations of the Americas, focusing on the Paleo-Indians, Mesoamerican cultures, the powerful Aztec and Inca empires, and unique regional developments among Native American tribes. This quiz covers significant geographies, cultural features, and agricultural practices that shaped these early societies.

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