Chapter 16 Section 1 Flashcard

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What crops were called the "three sisters"?

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maize, squash, beans

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What is the Olmec culture known for creating? Huge stone heads, Hieroglyphics, Pottery

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Huge stone heads

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Remembering

Front

The Olmec culture is considered the ___ culture of Mesoamerica.

Back

mother

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Understanding

Front

Which group was at the bottom of the Olmec class structure?

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Workers and farmers

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Analyzing

Front

What was the name of the city built by the Zapotec people around 500 BCE?

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Monte Albán

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Remembering

Front

Why was the location of Monte Albán significant for the Zapotec civilization?

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It helped them defend against enemies.

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Analyzing

Front

What items were buried with the wealthy people which according to their beliefs would help them to the afterlife?

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gold jewelry