Why is Monte Alban historically important?

it was the first urban center in the americas

How have archaeologists learned about Moche civilization?

through its pottery that depicted scenes of everyday life

What does a "mother culture" do and what was an example of one?

influences neighbors and later civilizations; the Olmec

Why was trade important to Olmec civilization?

Trade helped boost it economy and spread its influence

What did the first inhabitants of South America rely on for their survival?

seafood from the Pacific Ocean and small game

How were the Nazca able to farm the land they live on?

they created an irrigation system and underground canals

Where did the first complex societies in the Americas begin?

area that is south from central Mexico to northern Honduras

What role did art play for the ancient peoples of the Americas?

it was used in religions and traded for wealth

Where have archaeologists obtained most of their information about the Olmecs?

from its pyramids, sculptures, and religious temples

When did the early Americans developed complex civilizations and why?

Had surplus food, the population grew, learned new skills

Why was the Chavin civilization important in Peru?

establish patterns that became basis for later civilizations

Which city became a hallmark of Mesoamerican civilizations, and why?

Monte Alban; combined ceremonial grandeur with living space

What region is known as Mesoamerica?

area that is south from central Mexico to northern Honduras

What was the importance of trade to ancient American civilizations?

boosted economies and let an exchange of traditions & ideas

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1
Why is Monte Alban historically important?
it was the first urban center in the americas
it was the first religious center in the americas
it was the first human community in the americas
it was the first advanced civilization in the Americas
2
How have archaeologists learned about Moche civilization?
through cave drawings that depicted scenes of ruling class
through its pottery that depicted scenes of everyday life
through drawings on sides of mountains that honor its gods
though its written langauge and trade records
3
What does a "mother culture" do and what was an example of one?
conquers and rules other civilizations; the Moche
trades and builds a city; the Zapotec
influences neighbors and later civilizations; the Olmec
focused on religion and not on commerce; the Chavin
4
According to archaeologists, what role did Chavin sites play in their culture?
they were trading centers
they were religious centers
They were manufacturing centers
they were outposts of a powerful empire
5
Which of the following formed the basis of Chavin influence over other early American cultures?
art and religion
mining technology
all are true
trade networks
6
Where were the Nazca lines created?
Yucatan Peninsula
plains of Peru
Monte Alban
Oaxaca Valley
7
What do most archaeologists think was the reason that the first people crossed Beringia?
They were looking for fertile farming land
They were looking for a warmer climate
They were searching for gold and gems
They were following game
8
Which two continents did Beringia once connect?
Asia and Europe
North and Central America
South and Central America
Asia and North America
9
Which of the following was a Mesoamerican civilization?
Nazca
Moche
Chavin
Zapotec
10
Why was trade important to Olmec civilization?
Trade allowed the people more time to develop new skills
System of trade meant the civilization had a ruling class
Trade helped boost it economy and spread its influence
Trade meant the ruler could collect taxes
11
what present-day land do archaeologists believe first Americans built an advanced civilization?
California
Central America
South America
Mexico
12
What effect did agriculture have on early societies?
Allowed for the differences in the social classes to emerge
All of the above are true
It encouraged population growth and settle communities
Allowed societies to be more complex and make civilizations
13
What did the first inhabitants of South America rely on for their survival?
the regular flooding of rivers to fertilize their fields
seafood from the Pacific Ocean and small game
the cultivation of corn, squash, and beans
trade with the more advanced cultures of Mesoamerica
14
How were the Nazca able to farm the land they live on?
they created an irrigation system and underground canals
they planted crops that needed little sun or water
took advantage of flood plains, which provided farm land
they took advantage of the rivers that flowed from theAndes
15
Where was the first advanced civilization in South America established?
in the east
in the west
in the south
in the north
16
Which of the following cultures is known for sculpting monumental heads from stone?
Zapotec
Moche
Chavin
Olmec
17
How did the first people to arrive in the Americas support themselves?
farming and hunting
fishing and hunting
farming and gathering
hunting and gathering
18
Where did the first complex societies in the Americas begin?
area that is south from central Mexico to northern Honduras
south of what is present-day Mexico City in Tehuacan Valley
Andes Mountains that down the western edge of South America
the northern Andes Mountains region in what is now Peru
19
What role did art play for the ancient peoples of the Americas?
it was used in religions and traded for wealth
used for beauty only and didnt play much of a role
the civilizations were busy trying to survive
only in religion because it honored the gods
20
Which civilization, located in Oaxaca, built temples and developed an early writing system
Zapotec
Moche
Nazca
Olmec
21
Where have archaeologists obtained most of their information about the Olmecs?
from its written records and calendar
from its pyramids, sculptures, and religious temples
from its pottery and cave drawings
from its irrigation systems
22
When did the early Americans developed complex civilizations and why?
Had enough laborers, they could build houses and schools
Had surplus food, the population grew, learned new skills
They found precious metals, they grew rich and began trading
They found fertile land, they settled in one spot
23
Why was the Chavin civilization important in Peru?
was the "mother culture" of the Mesoamerican civilizations
a powerful empire that overtook neighboring civilizations
establish patterns that became basis for later civilizations
It created a calendar system based on movement of the sun
24
Which city became a hallmark of Mesoamerican civilizations, and why?
Chavin de Huantar; its pyramids, plazas, and earthen mounds
Monte Alban; combined ceremonial grandeur with living space
Tehuacan Valley; crops flourished and agriculture learned
La Venta; it was a center of trade, commerce, and religion
25
Which of the following was NOT an important aspect of Olmec civilization?
stone monuments
the jaguar spirit
hieroglyphic writing
trade
26
Which crop was most important to the survival of the early Americans?
squash
wheat
bean
maize
27
What region is known as Mesoamerica?
Andes Mountains that down the western edge of South America
area that is south from central Mexico to northern Honduras
the northern Andes Mountains region in what is now Peru
south of what is present-day Mexico City in Tehuacan Valley
28
What was the importance of trade to ancient American civilizations?
The development of trade allowed populations to grow
The development of trade let societies become more complex
boosted economies and let an exchange of traditions & ideas
Trade allowed urban centers and better residences todevelop
29
Which civilization created the ancient irrigation ditches in the Andes?
Nazca and Moche
Chavin and Moche
all three
Nazca and Chavin
30
What was the Great Pyramid of La Venta?
a fortress
all of the above are true
a palace and residence
a tomb and religious center

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