SSWH8 and SSWH10 Flashcard

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What is the term used to describe the Olmecs' influence on other societies?

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Mother culture

Front

Which later culture was especially influenced by the Olmecs? Options: The Mayans, The Aztecs, The Incas, The Toltecs

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The Mayans

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How were the Mayans politically organized? Options: Unified empire, Individual city-states ruled by king-gods, Democratic republic, Tribal confederation

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Individual city-states ruled by king-gods

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What religious practices did the Mayans follow?

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Polytheistic and offered sacrifices

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What was a significant factor in the decline of the Aztecs around 1500 A.D.? Options: Natural disasters, Economic prosperity, Brutal rule and human sacrifices, Technological advancements

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Brutal rule and human sacrifices

Front

What civilization was the "parent culture" of later Pre-Columbian civilizations?

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Olmec

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What was a primary reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization? Options: Invasion by Europeans, Severe drought and resource depletion, Overpopulation, Technological stagnation

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Severe drought and resource depletion

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Which of the following was a major achievement of the Mayan civilization?
Options:
Development of a complex calendar system,
Invention of the wheel,
Construction of the Great Wall,
Discovery of gunpowder

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Development of a complex calendar system

Front

Which Central/South American civilization is in purple?

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Incan

Front

Tenochtitlan was part of the ______________________ Empire

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Aztec