Chapter 1 Review

What two places was the Bering Land Bridge between? North eastern Asia and present-day Alaska

Who were some of the first people to cross the Bering land bridge? Paleo- Indians

The Paleo Indians took the route through Canada to America and down into Mexico. True or false?

What are some of the things that happened as a result of the Ice Age ending? The warmer climate created new environments. There was more plant growth for larger herds of animals to eat. The number of animals to hunt grew. Varied environments influenced the development of different Native American societies. People eventually started planning and farming.

Provide three facts about the Aztecs They were fierce warriors They migrated into central Mexico and conquered many areas They controlled a huge trade network Their capitol was Tenochtitlan. It became one of the largest and greatest cities in Mesoamerica.

Provide three facts about the Incas They began as a small tribe in the Andes Mountains. They named their capitol city Cuzco They had a strong central government with a king as a ruler. The Incas were known for building and for art.

Provide three facts about The Mayas The Maya grew maize and other crops They lived in small villages who traded with each other They eventually built large cities

What are Pueblos? Above ground houses made of heavy clay

What are teepees? Cone shaped shelters

What are some of the things the Iroquois League? They waged war against, and made peace with, non Iroquois people. They helped the Iroquois become one of the most powerful native American peoples in North America

Provide three facts about the kingdom of Ghana Ghana was rich due to salt and gold mines. Nearly all trade between Northern and Southern Africa passed through Ghana. People were charged taxes for passing through. They used their wealth to build an army and an empire. An Islamic group called the Almoravids eventually attacked and weakened Ghana

Who was Mansa Musa? Lived and ruled in the kingdom of Mali Was a Muslim king He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and gave out large amounts of gold during his journeys.

A form of government in which people rule themselves What is democracy? A form of government in which people rule themselves

The political ideas of what two civilizations influence ours here in the U.S? Greece and Rome

Who were knights and what did they do? Knights were warriors who fought on horseback. Nobles gave land to knights in exchange for military service. A knight who promised to support a noble in battle was called a vassal.

Give three facts about the crusades. Occurred in the late 1,000’s Series of wars between European Christians and Muslims Occurred in Southwest Asia

True or false? The word Renaissance means “rebirth” and the Renaissance started in Italy and spread through other parts of Europe. TRUE

What are some similarities and differences between Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci? (give at least three for each)

You can also reread chapter 1 in your textbook. THE END You can also reread chapter 1 in your textbook.