Early Civilizations of the Americas

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What was the capital city of the Aztec Civilization?

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Tenochtitlan

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The Mayans lived in present-day Mexico and ___________.

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Guatemala

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Which ancient civilization built homes of adobe similar to an apartment style?

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Cliff Dwellers (Anasazi)

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Another name for some Mound Builders was...

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Mississipians

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Which farming practice does the picture show?

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Irrigation with Canals

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Which two ancient civilizations were located in Central America?

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Mayan and Aztec

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What present day city is the site of the major city called Tenochtitlan?

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Mexico City, Mexico

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Name that civilization...This civilization built a huge capital city named Tenochtitlan on an island in central Mexico. This civilization was based on warfare and conquering. They even sacrificed prisoners to make their many gods happy.

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Aztec

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Name that civilization...This civilization built large mounds around the Mississippi & Ohio river valleys in the midwest region of the U.S.A. These mounds were believed to be burial grounds for their dead, as well as a place for religious ceremonies.

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Mound Builders

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Name the civilization that adapted to their harsh desert environment by irrigating crops with limited water and built large apartment-type homes in the cliffs of the four corners region using adobe bricks.

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Anasazi