Early Latin American Civilizations

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What is an isthmus?

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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

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Which of the following civilizations were rediscovered when a giant stone head was found? Aztec, Inca, Maya, Olmec

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Olmec

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What was the only Mesoamerica civilization to develop a fully complete written language?

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Maya civilization

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In Aztec & Mayan culture, what was the most sacred thing that could be offered to the gods?

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Blood

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What was the staple crop of the Mayan & Aztec Civilizations?

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Maize

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Which Mesoamerican civilization were made up of independent city-states run by local rulers?

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Maya

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The Maya developed an advanced understanding of: Electricity, Astronomy, Genetics, Chemistry

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Astronomy

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Which of these was not a reason why Europeans began to explore during the Age of Exploration?
Desire for riches through trade & conquest
Desire for fame and glory through their adventures
Desire to escape overpopulation in Europe
Desire to spread their religion to new peoples

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Desire to escape overpopulation in Europe

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A transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Western and Eastern hemispheres.

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Colombian Exchange

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What Native American tribe did Columbus first encounter?

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The Taino