Early People Study Guide Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of 'Ancestor'?

Back

An early family member

Front

The 'Three sisters' refer to three crops that were grown together. Fill in the blank: maize, beans, and ______.

Back

Squash

Front

Which of the following areas did Mesoamerica stretch across? Present day Mexico and much of Central America, Present day Canada and Alaska, Present day Brazil and Argentina, Present day Spain and Portugal

Back

Present day Mexico and much of Central America

Front

The Olmec people were known for their stone carvings with large ______.

Back

Heads

Front

What was the Mayan writing composed of?

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

The decline of the Mayan civilization was a combination of several factors. Which of the following was NOT one of them? Drought, Disease, Overpopulation, Invasion by Romans

Back

Invasion by Romans

Front

The Mayan civilization was divided into social classes with _______ at the top.

Back

Religious leaders

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

The Aztec people wandered around for 200 years before settling in the valley of Mexico, which was a swampy area around ______.

Back

Lake Texcoco

Front

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

Back

Cusco