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37 Cards in this Set
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Origins of MesoAmerican Societies: Migration to what place in 13000 BCE?
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Bering landbridge
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When did MesoAmericans reach the southernmost part of South America?
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9500 BCE
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What was domesticated after settling in South America?
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Beans, Chile peppers, avocado, squash, gourds, corn, tomatoes, barkless dogs, turkeys
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Olmecs: What were the Olmecs referred to?
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"Rubber people"
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What were the ceremonial centers?
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San Lorenzo, La Venta, Tres Zapotes
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How tall were Olmec heads?
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10 ft
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How heavy were Olmec Heads?
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20 tons
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How were Olmec Heads transported?
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Dragging and rolling on logs
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How many workers worked on a single Olmec Head?
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1000
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What were Olmec Heads made out of?
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Basalt rock
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Olmec Society: What were tombs used for?
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Rulers, temples, pyramids, drainage systems
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Mysterious Decline of Olmecs: Were ceremonial centers destroyed?
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Yes
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Maya: What was discovered in the 19th century?
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Huge cities
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What was the first prominent capital?
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Kaminal Juyu
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Cacao beans were used for what?
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Hot chocolate and currency
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Maya Warfare: What was the purpose of warfare?
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Capturing enemy soldiers
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When captured, what were the enemies used for?
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Ritual sacrifice
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Mayan Ritual Calendar: In complex math, what was invented?
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Zero
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How many days in the Mayan calendar?
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365.242 days
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How many days are in the solar calendar?
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365 days
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How many days are in a ritual calendar?
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260 days
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Mayan Language And Religion: What was the alphabet?
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Ideographs and a syllable
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Most writings were developed by whom?
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Spanish conquerors
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The Mayan creation of bloodletting rituals is called what?
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Popol Vuh
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Self mutilation to what body parts?
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Penises and earlobes
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The Maya Ball Game: Why did the Mayas do bloodletting?
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It was a ritual for the gods
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City of Teotihuacan: Where was the city?
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Highlands of Mexico
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When does the city of Teotihuacan decline?
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Century 650 CE
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Andean Societies: Where did Andean Societies migrate to in 12000 BCE?
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South America
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Chavin Cult: Where was new religion introduced in?
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Central Andes
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Where was the Chavin Cult?
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Peru, South America, central Andes
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The Mochica State: What was the name of the valley?
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Valley of the Moche River
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Who was dominated by the Mochica State?
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Northern Peru
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Early Societies of Oceania (1500BCE-700CE): Where did early agriculture arrive?
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New Guinea
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What made travel easy in Oceania?
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Outrigger canoes
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Lapita Peoples: Where are Lapita Peoples found?
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Throughout the Pacific Islands
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What was political organization based on?
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Chiefdoms
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