The Americas Flashcards
Where were the first Americans said to have come from?
Asia
What land bridge was believed to be used by Asians coming to the Americas
The Bering Strait
Who developed the first civilization?
The Olmec
Where. were Mayan civilizations located?
Central American Rainforests, Southern Mexico to El Salvador
Who were the Mayans represented by?
The Chichen Itza
How were the Mayan civilizations ruled?
City states ruled by kings
What was the religion in the Mayan civilization?
Polytheistic
What was the social ranking in the Mayan culture?
Nobles, Merchants, Artisans, and peasants
What may have led to the decline of the Maya?
Warfare, economical problems, and ecological damage
What city in the Valley of Mexico became a center for trade?
Teotihuacan
What legend did the Toltecs introduce?
The legend of Quetzalcoatl
How was the Tenotitlan civilization ruled?
As an empire with an emperor
What was the religion of the Tenochtitlan?
Polytheistic
