Native American Flashcard G

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

A thick sheet of ice

Front

Which term describes a person who moves from place to place in search of food?

Back

Nomad

Front

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire, now known as Mexico City?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

Which device was created by early Georgians to throw spears?

Back

Atlatl

Front

What is the term for a group of people with a common economy, language, and territory?

Back

Civilization

Front

Which two tribes were the largest Native Georgian tribes?

Back

Cherokee & Creek

Front

What is a causeway?

Back

A road over water made of dirt

Front

Which civilization is known for building itself upon the mountains of South America?

Back

Inca

Front

What is the main purpose of a quipu?

Back

To record information by tying knots onto a cord

Front

Which civilization left behind large stone heads as their most prominent artifact?

Back

Olmec