The Americas: Chapter 1 Sections 1-2 Vocab

Some Native American cultures never adopted agriculture and remained (a)   , moving from place to place in search of food and water.

Archaeologists believe that the first empire of the Americas emerged as early as 1200bc in what is now southern Mexico. There the (a)   thrived.

A dynamic culture in Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula.

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization swept into the Valley of Mexico, and among other things, is known for their use of human sacrifice.

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

In South America, the most prominent empire builders were known as the _______ whose empire stretched nearly 2500 miles.

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which two groups were known to be ancient desert farmers in the southwest?

• Adema

• Anasazi

• Inca

• Hohokam

Which three civilizations were known as mound builders?

• Hohokam

• Adena

• Hopewell

• Mississippian

• Inca

A Native American group that populated the Northern California coast.

• Inca

• Aztec

• Kashaya Pomo

• Kwakluti

Native American group that flourished from Northern California to Alaska.

• Kwaklutl

• Pueblo

• Iroquois

A tribe related to both the Hohokam and Anasazi, the _________ thrived in the harsh environment of the southwest.

• Kashaya Pomo

• Kqaklutl

• Pueblo

• Iroquois