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Peopling the Americas 3. What years did the Ice Age span?
2. What is Beringia?
Section 2: Mesoamerican Civilizations (p. 240) Setting the Stage 5. Where is Mesoamerica located?
The Olmec 6. When and where did the Olmec create their civilization?
The Rise of the Olmec Civilization 7. How were the Olmec discovered?
At La Venta?
Decline of the Olmec 11. What are some of the proposed theories as to what happened to the Olmec? Zapotec Civilization Arises Peoples of the Oaxaca Valley 12. Describe the geography of the Oaxaca Valley: The Zapotec Flourish at Monte Alban 13. What are some of the key characteristics of Monte Alban? 14. As with the Olmec, the fall of Zapotec civilization remains a _____________________________.
Section 3: The Aztecs Control Central Mexico (p. 452) 21. Describe the geography of The Valley of Mexico:
The Aztec Empire 22. In 1325, the Aztecs established a city. Who told them to build it, where did they build it, and what was the name of the city?
-What is a causeway?
-What is a chinampa(s)?
Religion Rules Aztec Life 25. Why did the Aztecs use sacrifice?
Problems in the Aztec Empire 26. Who was Montezuma II and which new visitors did he meet (and eventually caused their demise?)
What is an ayllu?
What is a quipu?
Religion Supports the State 29. How were women used in religious roles for the Incas?