test 1 Flashcards
mesoamerican civilizations
Olmec Maya Aztec inca
Olmec were located
southern mexico
maya located
southeastern mexico
Aztec location
tetnochtitlan (mexico City)
inca location
south america
Incan accomplishnent
built astonishing architectur like machu pichu
Aztec accomplishment
built a city on water, used advanced methods of irrigation for aggriculture
Olmec accomplishment
grew maize corn, discovered practical uses for rubber tre
Maya accomplishment
built cities with temples, developed new concepts in math
how did north American geography (northwest coast) determine native american culture?
allowed for sturdy cedar wood houses and lived a long streams and ocean.
how did north American geography (great basin and plateau) determine native american culture?
they were mainly nomadic and survived by gathering nuts and berries or hunting for small animals
how did north American geography (south west) determine native american culture?
lived in the side of cliffs for shade, and made houses with clay.
how did north American geography (arctic and sub arctic) determine native american culture?
settled in frigid regions, used igloos, hunted sea life for food and clothes.
how did north American geography (southeast) determine native american culture?
made mound houses used for tombs or religious cerimonies.
how did north American geography (great plains) determine native american culture?
lived in teepees in prairees in grass lands hunting for bison for food and clothing