Flashcard on Pre-Columbian Civilizations

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Which type of government was prevalent in North America from 600 to the late 1500s?

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Government by a variety of small tribes

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What religious belief was common in North America during this period? Options: Belief in multiple gods, Belief in the Great Spirit, Belief in the sun god, Belief in human sacrifice

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Belief in the Great Spirit

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What influenced the economy in North America from 600 to the late 1500s?

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The environment

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Who governed the Maya civilization from 250 to 900?
Options: Warrior-kings, City-state kings, Theocratic leaders, Tribal chiefs

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City-state kings

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What role did religion play in the Maya civilization?

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Major role in society and rule

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What was a significant architectural achievement of the Maya?

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Pyramids

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What type of written language did the Maya use? Options: Alphabetic, Pictorial, Hieroglyphs, Cuneiform

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Hieroglyphs

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Who governed the Aztec civilization from 1200 to 1521?

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Warrior-kings

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What was practiced by the Aztecs for religious offerings?

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Human sacrifice

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What type of written language did the Aztecs use?

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Pictorial