Civilizations in the Americas Flashcard

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Where did the oldest civilizations in the Americas form?

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Mesoamerica

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How many years ago did the first people arrive in the Americas? Options: 5,000 to 10,000 years ago, 40,000 to 15,000 years ago, 100,000 to 50,000 years ago, 1,000 to 500 years ago

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40,000 to 15,000 years ago

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What type of climate did the highlands in Mesoamerica have?

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Warm with rain from April to October

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What helped create thick forests in the lowlands of Mesoamerica?

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Heavy rain

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What farming method did the Olmecs use?

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Slash-and-burn