Unit 3: Early American Civilizations End-Of-Unit Assessment

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What are the three early American civilizations?

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Aztec, Inca, Maya

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What did all three early American civilizations pass down?

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Creation myths about how Earth and people were created.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Who was the Spanish explorer associated with the decline of the Aztec civilization?

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Cortes

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What caused the end of early Maya civilization?

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No one knows for sure, but it was probably a combination of factors.

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Which civilization is known for its advanced road systems?

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Inca

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What is a common feature of early American civilizations?

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They all had rich cultural traditions and myths.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What was a significant factor in the decline of the Inca civilization?

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Spanish conquest led by Pizarro.

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What is the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

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Tenochtitlan.

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What geographical area did the Maya civilization primarily inhabit?

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Mesoamerica.

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What was a major agricultural product of the Maya civilization?

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Maize (corn).