LAH Sem I OBJECTIVES Exam

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WHICH Mesoamerican civilization influenced other ancient civilizations with their art, architecture, and religious symbols AND is often considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica?

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Olmecs

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Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

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Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador

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The Olmecs were known for their colossal head sculptures. Which of the following was a prominent symbol in the Olmec religion and often the subject of these colossal head sculptures and statues? Eagle, Jaguar, Serpent, Sun

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Jaguar

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How did the Inca’s use of quipu help manage their empire?

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It served as a system to record and communicate information.

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Which civilization's decline was marked by the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés?

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Aztec

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How did the Inca’s road network benefit their empire?

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It allowed for quicker military mobilization and communication.

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What does the Maya’s Long Count calendar demonstrate about their society?

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Their advanced understanding of astronomy and time.

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What are the 3 main causes (known as the "3 G's") of the increase in European Exploration?

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G*d, Gold, Glory

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The image to the left shows which effect of European exploration (specifically Columbus' arrival to the America's)?

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The natives suffered from new diseases such as Smallpox; causing millions of deaths

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How did the Columbian Exchange influence global trade and cultural exchanges in the centuries that followed?

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It led to the establishment of a global economy and cultural diffusion.