Unit 2A - Early Civilizations

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An idea based on evidence and used to explain events is a/an ...

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theory

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Who developed the kayak, live near the Arctic Ocean, lived in igloos, and hunt? (seals, whales, and walruses)

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Iniut

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Who lived mostly east of the Mississippi River, built near rivers because trade was important, and were farmers?

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Mound Builders

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Who built homes on the sides of cliffs, lived in the 4 corners area, used kivas for religious ceremonies, and used irrigation to farm in the dry region that they lived in?

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Anasazi

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Who lived in Southern Mexico, developed a system of writing, developed calendars, and had a number system which included a symbol for 0?

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Maya

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Who migrated from Northern Mexico, believed in many gods, used floating gardens to farm, and demanded tribute from people?

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Aztec

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Who lived in South America, built 1000s of miles of roads, were farmers, and had the fastest communication in the world at the time?

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Inca

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Who was known as "cliff dwellers"?

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Anasazi

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What type of mound was used for burial? Options: effigy, conical, platform, earth / lodge

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conical

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What type of mound was used to mark territory?

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effigy