Flashcard Game: ELA Unit 2 Civilization Content Test

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What are pre-Columbian civilizations?

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Civilizations that developed in the Americas before Christopher Columbus's first voyage in 1492.

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Which civilizations are considered pre-Columbian?

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The Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.

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What caused the end of early Maya civilization?

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It is believed to be a combination of factors, including drought and possibly disease.

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What did the Aztec god tell them to look for when finding a settlement?

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An eagle sitting on a cactus, holding a snake.

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What does 'indigenous' mean?

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Things that are produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular area.

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Where did the Aztec create their empire?

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In Mexico.

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What was the relationship between the Aztec and Inca empires?

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They existed at the same time in different regions of the Americas.

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What is a key feature of the Inca civilization?

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They built extensive road systems and had advanced agricultural techniques.

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What is the significance of the year 1492 in American history?

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It marks the year Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the Americas.

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What is a common theory about the decline of the Maya civilization?

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A lack of rainfall leading to serious drought.