The Early Americans and Explorers TOPIC 1

How did the Pueblo people modify the environment in which they lived

Which statement BEST describes the importance of Magellan's voyage?

Shared common ancestors

A major change in history

gathering to celebrate, shower guests with gifts

Political unit, controls city and surrounding land

extra food, supported larger population

Raised roads made of packed earth leading to the capital

navigation instrument used to determine latitude, or location no. or so. of Earth's equator

Common customs, language, and rituals,

How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?

small communities

a system of rule by lords who ruled their own land but owed loyalty & military service to king

Wide, flat steps, cut out of mountainside, keep in soil?

Runners carried cords of string with knots used to keep records

burst of learning, innovation, technology in Europe, rebirth (late 1300-1600s)

region where people have a similar way of life

An exchange of goods, & ideas including food, language, tech, among Europe, Asia, Africa, Amers

An area settled and ruled by a government in a distant land

an area ruled by a lord, including the lord's castle, & land around it

groups of people who traveled together for safety

Sundried brick used for building

Society, people sharing language, territory, economy

While diverse, one common theme of many American Indian belief was

In what ways might Spain's decision to claim land in No. America be controversial?

A group of related families

Spanish word for village

thick sheets of ice, covered 1/3 of earth

series of wars (1100-1300) fought by Christians to control Holy Land

Five nations, similar language, joined together for protection, democratic

Routes that linked Central Asia, China, and Middle East

entire way of life of a people, economy, arts, government, homes, economy, clothing, foods ...

to circle the globe completely