Mesoamerican and Egyptian Civilizations Flashcard

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This image is from one of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Complete the sentence. The ______ constructed the colossal heads.

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Olmecs

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The Olmec civilization is considered the "Mother of _______ Civilizations".

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Mesoamerican

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Which of the following farming techniques was developed by the Incas? crop rotation, floating gardens, terrace planting, grain cultivation

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terrace planting

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The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —

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war

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Which of the following was the first form of writing developed in Mesoamerica? Calligraphy, Cuneiform, Hieroglyphic, Ideograph

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Hieroglyphic

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What physical factor facilitated the Spanish colonizing of Mexico?

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The Aztecs died in large numbers from diseases introduced by the Europeans.

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How did the Silk Road lead to cultural diffusion?

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It led to exchanges of knowledge.

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Arab and Berber traders helped facilitate the gold-salt trade in Africa. What part of Africa had an abundant supply of salt that was traded for gold?

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North Africa

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Which is an effect of cultural diffusion along African gold-salt trade routes during the 8th and 9th centuries?

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the introduction of Islam

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Incas are to terracing as Aztecs are to _______.

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chinampas