Chapter 7 Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Became known as cliff dwellers in the Southwest region of North America
A
Pueblos
2
Q
Built large pyramids similar to the ones in Egypt
A
Mayas
3
Q
Built a powerful empire in the Andes Mountains
A
Incas
4
Q
Built their capital on an island in the middle of a lake in central Mexico
A
Aztecs
5
Q
Powerful group of six tribes living in easter North America
A
Iroquois Confederacy
6
Q
Belts of consistent winds that blow from east to west
A
Trade winds
7
Q
Italian explorer who journeyed to the Far East
A
Marco Polo
8
Q
They were among the first to use cannons onboard their ships
A
Venetians
9
Q
The sailor’s most useful instrument, which allowed a sailor to set a course and follow its direction
A
compass
