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JLC SS Ch 7 Review
JLC SS 6th Grade Ch7 review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the longest mountain range in the world. | Andes |
| Describe the Altiplano | a region of plateaus and plains high in the mountains |
| What are some of the reasons people settled by Lake Titicaca? | The god of nature was believed to live in a hut near the lake. |
| Name some of the landforms found in South America | Atacama Desert, Amazon River, Guiana Highlands |
| How is the land in central and southern S. America different from the land in the north? | It is an area of plains |
| Why did the early South American people create large scale civilizations? | There are very few resources on the continent |
| Name some of the facts about Chavin art. | Known for its fantastic images, included pottery and carvings, often used Jaguars in art |
| Compare the Mochica and the Chavin civilizations. | Both were accomplished artists |
| Where did the Mochica and the Chavin live? | Peru |
| What are the Mochica and Chavin best known for today? | art |
| Describe the Mochica city-states. | flat-topped pyramids, stone courtyards, and plazas |
| What mystery still remains unsolved about the Mochica and the Chavin civilizations? | No one knows for sure. |
| What do archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was? | religious center |
| Name the capital of the Incas Empire. | Cuzco |
| Who were the most successful emperors of the Incas civilizations? | Pachacuti and Topa Inca |
| How did the Incas keep their vast empire unified? | Had efficient form of government, built about 14,000 miles of roads, had officials who supervised the people. |
| Why are the Incas remembered as fine stoneworker? | they cut stone to fit together tightly so they did not need cement |
| Name the achievements of the Incas? | built miles of roads, dug tunnels through rocks, build sacred rope bridges |
| Why were the Incas elaborate system of roads reserved for military and government use only? | To keep civilians out of the way of the army that was out to conquer other civilizations |
| Compare and contrast the wartime leadership of Inca Viracocha and that of Pachacuti. | Viracocha ruled empire when attacked by Chancas. He abandoned his people. Panchacuti was brave and rallied his people against Chancas. He treated conquered people fairly to increase troops and keep empire strong. |
| In your opinion, what is the most important accomplishment of the Chavin, Mochica,and the Inca. | Chavin - Art / Mochica - irrigation / Inca - Engineering. |