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Disadvantages of nomadic lifestyle |
Can be difficult to find food Can be exhausting to travel so much |
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Disadvantages of permanent settlements |
Natural disasters can destroy crops Open to invasions |
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What is a major waterway in the central part of North America? |
Mississippi River |
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What is the definition of a Republic? |
form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
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What was the main food source for Mesoamerican civilizations? |
Corn |
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Mayan Achievements |
Written Language Zero Calendar |
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Where was the Mound Builder civilization located? |
Central Modern Day United States |
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Why was the Iroquois League formed? |
Bring unity and peace to several warring groups in the region |
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In theory, how did early people arrive in the Americas? |
Land bridge that connected Asia to Americas Traveled by boat |
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Martyr |
A person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs |
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Salvation |
Being saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven |
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Resurrection |
The act of rising from the dead |
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An Apostle at first distrusted Christians until he heard the voice of Jesus |
Paul |
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This Roman Emperor accepted Christianity and painted a cross on military shields. |
Constantine |
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What do the Jewish faith and the Christian faith have in common? |
They are both monotheistic, believing in one God |
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Describe the religious beliefs of the early River civilizations |
They were polytheistic, believing in many gods |
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What crime was Jesus most likely charged with? |
treason/disloyalty to the government |
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Reasons for the Fall of Rome |
Military Mistakes Economic and Civic Decay Political Instability |
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Similarities between Maya, Mesopotamia, and Egypt |
All had writing system All had Class System All farmed |
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What does Christianity teach about Jesus? |
He is the son of God |
