Americas Civilizations Flashcard

Front

Which civilization is known for large carved heads?

Back

Olmec

Front

Where was the Caral civilization located?

Back

Desert of Peru

Front

What was a significant achievement of the Maya civilization?

Back

Development of a complex calendar

Front

Which civilization survived by cultivating large scale crops of corn, squash, and beans?

Back

Mississippian

Front

What is a notable feature of the Olmec civilization's society? Options: No single ruler, Sharp class divisions, Built pyramids, Created shell cups

Back

Sharp class divisions

Front

Which civilization is considered the oldest American civilization?

Back

Caral

Front

How did the people of early American civilizations migrate to America?

Back

By migrating through a land bridge from Asia

Front

Which of the following is a reason why it is difficult to know everything about early civilizations?
Options:
They are in museums
It happened so long ago.
We do know everything.
None of the above

Back

It happened so long ago.

Front

What is a characteristic that civilizations can lose after their demise? Language, Government, Art, Religion

Back

Government

Front

Before civilizations formed, what did early inhabitants rely on for survival? Options: Trade routes, Local food supply, Advanced technology, Written maps

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Local food supply