Ancient Civilizations of Northwestern South America

The video explores the ancient civilizations of the western coast of South America, focusing on the unique geographical and climatic influences of the Humboldt Current. It discusses early civilizations like Norte Chico, the Chavin culture, and the Nasca and Mochica cultures, highlighting their contributions and decline. The video also covers the rise of the Wari and Tiwanaku civilizations and concludes with the emergence and fall of the Inca Empire, emphasizing the impact of geography on the development and unification of these cultures.

What natural phenomenon significantly influences the climate and fishery of the northwestern coast of South America?

• The Gulf Stream

• The Humboldt Current

• The Jet Stream

• The El Niño Current

Which early civilization is considered one of the first in the Americas with archaeological evidence?

• The Inca Civilization

• The Maya Civilization

• The Caral or Norte Chico Civilization

• The Aztec Civilization

What is a notable feature of the Chavin civilization?

• They were primarily a nomadic society.

• They were known for their advanced military tactics.

• They had a formal empire with written records.

• They had significant religious and cultural artifacts.

What are the Nazca Lines believed to represent?

• Agricultural patterns

• Messages to sky gods or possibly aliens

• Ancient trade routes

• Boundaries of territories

Which civilization is known for constructing the Temple of the Sun, also known as Huaca del Sol?

• The Inca Civilization

• The Mochica Civilization

• The Tiwanaku Civilization

• The Wari Civilization

What is a significant challenge in studying the Mochica civilization?

• Lack of archaeological sites

• Absence of written records

• Inaccessibility of their territory

• Their language is undeciphered

Which civilization emerged around 500 CE and is debated to be either an empire or a culture with significant influence?

• The Wari Civilization

• The Nazca Civilization

• The Mochica Civilization

• The Chavin Civilization

What geographical feature is believed to have hindered the formation of formal empires in the region?

• Large rivers

• Dense forests

• Vast deserts

• Mountainous terrain

When did the Inca Empire emerge, overcoming geographical challenges?

• In the 10th century

• In the 12th century

• In the 15th century

• In the 18th century

What event marked the end of the Inca Empire?

• The rise of the Aztec Empire

• The arrival of the Spanish Armada

• The European colonization of the Americas

• A major drought