Indigenous Civilizations of Latin America Review

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Who are the Native Americans descendants of, according to the migration theory?

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Mongoloids who crossed the Bering Strait

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Around what year did the migration across the Bering Strait occur?

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30,000 BC

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What was the initial lifestyle of the Mongoloids according to the text?

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They were extremely nomadic and hunted mammoth and deer.

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How did learning to farm change the way of life for Native Americans?

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They were less nomadic and had no need to travel for food.

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What was the first major civilization in the Mesoamerican region?

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Olmecs

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Where were the Olmecs primarily located?

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Central coast of Mexico

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What material did the Olmecs first use to build pyramids and buildings?

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Stone

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What type of language did the Olmecs use?

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Hieroglyphics

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In which region did the Maya civilization primarily live? Options: The Andes Mountains, The Yucatan Peninsula, The Amazon Rainforest, The Sahara Desert

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The Yucatan Peninsula

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Which countries were part of the Maya civilization's territory? Options: Brazil, Argentina, Chile; Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador; Canada, United States, Mexico; Peru, Ecuador, Colombia

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Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador