1. 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Vocabulary Early Civilizations Later Civilizations North America Hodge Podge

2. Artificial, floating islands, used to grow crops in areas with large lakes.

3. Chinampas

4. Strips of level land planted with crops; used in areas with steep hills and mountains.

5. Terraces

6. A period of little to no rain.

7. Drought

8. A colorful, tropical bird, whose feathers were used by the Mayans for trade.

9. Quetzals

10. A record keeping device made up of knotted strings.

11. Quipu

12. Often referred to as “The Mother Culture”

13. Olmecs

14. This civilization created an accurate calendar with 365 days that could accurately predict eclipses.

15. Mayans

16. This term means “middle America”, the area where the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs were located.

17. Mesoamerica

18. The Aztecs would often make these types of sacrifices to their gods…

19. Human Sacrifices

20. Which civilization left this behind?

21. Olmecs

22. This civilization was located on the Pacific Coast of South America; it began in the 1400’s

23. Incans

24. It’s capital city, Tenochtitlan was captured by the Spanish in the 1500’s

25. Aztecs

26. Which civilization would have used this, pictured below:

27. The Aztecs (these are Chinampas)

28. The Incans were the first civilization to grow this important crop:

29. Potatoes

30. What type of farming is pictured below:

31. Terrace Farming

32. This large North American civilization, located in the west, was one of the earliest known civilizations in North America.

33. Anasazi

34. This tribal region in North America was home to the fewest tribes due to the harsh weather.

35. Arctic

36. It was the last major prehistoric cultural development in North America, but disappeared in the 1400’s without warning

37. Mississippians

38. This geographic area was known for its totem poles, and the potlatch ceremony which it used to impress visitors.

39. Northwest Region

40. This region experienced the biggest change when Europeans arrived; these tribes changed from stationary to nomadic hunters

41. Plains region

42. The Three Sisters

43. Corn Beans Squash

44. Legend says that the Aztec civilization was to be founded when this type of bird was seen perched on a cactus growing out of a rock

45. Eagle

46. This structure would be found in what geographic region of North America?

47. Southeastern Woodlands (It’s a Chickee)

48. Which civilization left this behind?

49. Mayans

50. In this geographic area, native tribes near water sources made log homes, and those in drier areas used tepees of wigwams.

51. California

52. Final Jeopardy Category: Influence

53. Which Mesoamerican civilization was the most heavily impacted by Europeans? Which North American region was the most heavily impacted by Europeans

54. Aztecs (They were around until the Spanish Conquistadors showed up) & Plains Tribes (The introduction of the guns and the reintroduction of horses)