Ancient Americas

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How did the first humans get to the Americas?

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Beringia

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What is the region in which farming first developed in the Americas?

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Mesoamerica

Front

Which Mesoamerican civilization disappeared with no trace, leaving behind giant stone heads?

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The Olmec

Front

What did the Mayans believe about sinkholes?

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that they were portals to Xibalba

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From where did the Moche get freshwater for their crops?

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The Andes Mountains

Front

For what ritual were Mayan pyramids used?

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human sacrifice

Front

What era was the world in, when the first Americans crossed the land bridge?

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The Ice Age

Front

What animal did the Moche domesticate that is still common livestock in Peru?

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The llama

Front

What was the significance of the ball game that the Mayans played?

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it celebrated the heroic twins battling demons in the underworld

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The Mayans lived in...

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city states