Exam 1 Flashcards
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What were important characteristics of Olmec Society?
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- First settlement in Meso america
- led by a chiefdom
- established farming and hunting
- cultivated advancements in art and culture
2
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Beringia
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The land bridge between Asia and North America caused by the Ice Age.
3
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Characteristics of Paleo Indians
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- first group of arrivals across Beringia
- nomadic people
- hunters and gatherers
- hunt small and large prey consisting of buffalo, bison…
4
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Teotihuacan
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- largest city in the world the time >100,000
- had extensive trade established with surrounding groups
- very influential to surrounding groups especially the Mayan Society
5
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Mayan Society
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- majorly influenced by Teotihuacan
- established hieroglyphic writings, books, calendar and art
6
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Aztec Empire
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- built upon water
- evidence of major engineering advancements
- government system was a monarchy
7
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Incan Empire
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- Cuzco is the capitol
- Built into the mountains
- maintained advanced irrigation systems and infrastructure
8
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What are some similarities amongst Native Tribes?
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- Polytheistic/ earth revering religions
- Organized large kinship roles
- advanced agriculture, plant experimentation and irrigation systems
-defined gender roles/ systems
9
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What are some examples of Early Contact with the West?
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- ## the Vikings led an expedition reaching North America but were met with force from the Natives.
10
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Characteristics of African Civilizations
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- gold rich regions
- early forms of slavery were established
-islamic faith was established throughtout the country brought through trade - woman had strong religious roles in the society
- large kingdoms and empires were established throughout west africa
- a market based economy is established
11
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British, Spanish and French Society
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- competition of domincance was prevelant
- all were ruled by a monarchy under supervision of the Roman Catholic Church
12
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What were the effects of having a religious form of government in Europe?
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13
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What was the effect of the Renaissance on European Societies?
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14
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What is the definition and purpose of a Joint-stock company?
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- a system in which wealth is shared between those who own/ have invested into stocks
- purpose is to gain wealth through selling stocks to investors
- investors were typically the wealthy individuals in society
- this is how the Virginia colony was able to begin its establishment in America
15
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Martin Luther
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