CKLA Unit 2- Early American Civilizations

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What are the Maya, Aztec, and Inca known for?

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They are known for being pre-Columbian civilizations that developed advanced societies in the Americas before Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492.

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What does 'indigenous' mean?

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Indigenous refers to things that are produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular area.

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What is an example of a challenge the Maya faced in their environment?

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The rain and mud of the rainforest presented many challenges.

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How did the Maya adapt to their diverse landscape?

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In lowland areas, the Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse water.

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What does 'arid' mean?

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Arid means hot and dry.

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What is a common feature of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca religions?

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They all practiced polytheism, worshipping multiple gods and conducting religious ceremonies.

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Why are the Maya, Aztec, and Inca referred to as pre-Columbian civilizations?

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They developed before Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas in 1492.

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What is a significant achievement of the Inca civilization?

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The Inca are known for their extensive road systems and advanced agricultural techniques.

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What type of government did the Aztec civilization have?

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The Aztec civilization had a theocratic government, where leaders were often seen as representatives of the gods.

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What was a major agricultural product of the Maya?

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The Maya cultivated maize (corn) as a staple food.