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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were two theories of how people first got to the americas | they crossed by a land bridge or they traveled by boat |
| List the 4 early civilizations of the early Americas and n environmental adaptation that was key to there survival | Olma, farmed Maya, drained swamps for farmland Aztec, built causeways Inca, Built roads |
| How did the Maya and Aztec civilizations use science and math? | Mayans made 365 day calendar Aztecs made calendars |
| Why did the Aztecs create causeways | To connect to the mainland |
| How did the harsh climates and warmer climates affect American Indian cultures differently? | They had to adapt quickly so they could survive |
| How did the physical environment of the Chipewyan and the Carrier affect settlement patterns | They had to be nomads, following caribou |
| How did a surplus of food lead to the first civilizations | It provided a lot of food |
| How were the Hohokam and Anasazi farming practices similar | they both used irrigation |
| Why did the Iroquois league form an alliance among their nations | They were at war |
| What role did the woman play in the clans of the Iroquois League | the women chose the tribal leaders and watched over their actions |
| How did innovations such as the magnetic compass and astrolabe help sailors | it helped them find which direction they were going and helped them find their latitude |
| What happened in Europe during the Renaissance | The leaders gained more power |
| What were the three gs | God gold and glory |
| What do you think king Ferdinand meant by get gold among all hazards | get gold no matter what |
| How did Columbus treat the native americans | he treated them like trash |
| How did the Columbian exchange affect both sides of the trade | it changed there life and lifestyles |
| How did geography affect the lives of American Indians and the European explorers | They destroyed trees to create astures for the livestock |