1.4 Developments in the Americas

Question 1

Mississipian Culture

Answer 1

First large-scale civilization (that we know about) is eastern USA that started in Mississippi River Valley

Question 2

Matrilineal Society

Answer 2

Social standing is determined by the woman’s side of the family

Question 3

Mound Building

Answer 3

Enormous earthen mounds buit by MIssissipians

Question 4

Cahokia

Answer 4

The largest of the Mississpian’s mounds, located in Southern Illinois

Question 5

Mayan City-States

Answer 5

A Mayan city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state ruled by a king.

Question 6

Mexicas

Answer 6

Another name for Aztecs

Question 7

Pachacuti

Answer 7

An tribal leader who began conquering other tribes around Peru. Began the Incan Empire.

Question 8

Temple of the Sun

Answer 8

A temple at the center of Incan religion honoring the Sun and royal ancestors located in Cuzco.

Question 9

Carpa Nan

Answer 9

The Inca massive roadway system, consisting of 25,000 miles of roadthat connected Cuzco with the outlying parts of the empire. Was used mostly by government officials, messengers, and the military.

Question 10

Animism

Answer 10

The belief that elements of the physical world could have souls or supernatural powers.