7.6 Civilizations of the Americas

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What is slash-and-burn agriculture?

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a farming method in which trees and other plants are cut down and burned.

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How might a drought have affected the Maya?

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It might have caused food shortages that helped bring down Mayan cities.

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How did the Maya use observatories?

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They used them to follow the paths of the sun, moon, and other objects.

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How did the environment of the Maya affect their culture?

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They developed farming techniques that helped them conserve scarce water.

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Why were the chinampas important to the Aztecs?

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They produced much of Aztecs' food.

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Who was at the top of the Aztec social structure?

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The Emperor.

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What is absolute monarchy?

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A government headed by a single all powerful ruler.

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How could tribute strengthen the Aztec empire and led to more conquests?

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It could help feed soldiers who could conquer more land.

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Which civilization waged war to get more prisoners to sacrifice?

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The Aztec

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What was the purpose of a quipu?

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The Incas used quipu for record keeping.