Exam 8: Peoples and Civilizations of the Americas

The Anasazi lived in these structures, as pictured in the textbook.

Moche civilization was highly stratified and

Looking at the plazas of Teotihaucan and Tikal shown in pictures on 199 and 201 respectively, what role does religion play in contributing to the urban architecture?

The important family structure in Andean civilization was the

Scholars refer to the period 1500 B.C.E.to 200 C.E. in Mesoamerica as the preclassical period. The most important civilization in this period was the

Identify the following term(s). -chinampas

What were the major differences between the Maya and Toltec civilizations?

The primary reason for the achievements of the classic era was _______________.

Identify the following term(s). -Chavin

Identify the following term(s). -Chimú

Describe the importance of ayllu and mit'a in the development of the early Andean civilizations.

After 900 c.e. and surviving for over 400 years, this empire controlled 600 miles of the Pacific coast from Ecuador to central Peru.

The Andean mountain agriculture supported which products?

What was the Maya view of the cosmos?

What indications are present in the story of Lady Wac-Chanil-Ahua's marriage that indicate social standing of her family? How does this demonstrate the competition for resources in the Americas?

The apex of Toltec power coincided with the development of an alliance with this state.

First bred in the mountainous regions of Peru, these animals were the only domesticated beasts of burden in Mesoamerica.

What were the main dietary staples among the Maya?

Identify the following term(s). -Anasazi

Using Map (in the textbook) 8.3, examine the relationship between the Toltec state and the Mayan cultural areas of the Yucatan peninsula.