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
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2
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Beringia

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The land bridge between Asia and North America caused by the Ice Age.

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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…
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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
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Mayan Society

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  • majorly influenced by Teotihuacan
  • established hieroglyphic writings, books, calendar and art
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Aztec Empire

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  • built upon water
  • evidence of major engineering advancements
  • government system was a monarchy
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Incan Empire

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  • Cuzco is the capitol
  • Built into the mountains
  • maintained advanced irrigation systems and infrastructure
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Martin Luther

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