Indigenous Networks of Exchange in the New World

What is the main focus of the article?

• The arrival of Europeans in the New World

• The diverse indigenous communities in the Americas

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Aztec and Inca empires

Where were the indigenous networks of exchange located?

• North America, Mesoamerica, and South America

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Australia, Antarctica, and Oceania

• The Caribbean Islands and Central America

What natural environment did indigenous Americans live in?

• Deserts and arid climates

• Tropical rainforests

• Mountains and tundra

• Grasslands and prairies

Which river valley was a center of exchange in North America?

• Amazon River basin

• Nile River basin

• Mississippi River basin

• Yangtze River basin

What technology spread from Mesoamerica to North America through the Mississippi River basin?

• Pottery making

• Irrigation systems

• Corn and beans cultivation

• Metalworking

Which empire controlled a large network of trade throughout Mesoamerica?

• Inca Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Maya Empire

• Tarascan Empire

How did the Inca Empire manage its large and diverse population?

• Through a complex social system

• By using fear and threats

• By building a massive road system

• By relying on trade with other empires

What were the athletic boys called who carried important messages for the Inca Empire?

• Chasqui

• Quipu

• Haudenosaunee

• Oasisans

What was the main form of taxation in the Inca Empire?

• Gold and silver

• Textiles and clothing

• Labor and services

• Crops and food

What made the exchange networks of the Americas more complex after the arrival of Europeans?

• The development of new technologies

• The expansion of empires

• The introduction of new crops and animals

• The integration with Afro-Eurasian networks