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Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Civilizations - Answer Maya- 2000 bc- 1697 ad Aztec-Ethnic groups of central Mexico dominant in large areas of Mesoamerica in the 14th-16th centuries Pre-Columbian Andean Civilizations - Answer Inca- largest pre-columbian empire in 15th-16th centuries Moche- northern Peru between 100-800- Huaca del Sol Cañaris- Southern Equador- eventually conquered by Inca Pilgrims - Answer English Separatists who believed there was no fixing Church of England- embark...

Chapter 3: Discovering and Settling the New World 1492-1700 ... John Calvin French humanist whose theological writings profoundly influenced religious thoughts of Europeans. Developed Calvinism at Geneva. Wrote Institutes of Christian Religion Martin Luther a German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517, he wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices. John Smith ..., Helped found and govern Jamest...

Compare & contrast North American tribes with Central & South American tribes in terms of area, population, political structure & culture : N.A. -less sophisticated than C & SA tribes bc of how slowly the cultivation of maize spread northward from Mexico -smaller than those in C & S.A. Central & South American -Aztec's capital (Tenochtitlan) equivalent to Europe's largest cities -Mayas and Aztecs grew maize -Incas grew potatoes -highly organized -carried extensive trade -created ...

CLEP US History 1 Questions and Answers Already Graded A John Winthrop told the Puritans that their society would be regarded as a "city upon a hill." But first he explained that there would always be inequalities of wealth and power, that some people would always be in positions of authority, and that others would be dependent. His statement best illustrate the Puritans' Acceptance of the traditional belief that social order depended on a system of ranks. The Portuguese prince who sponsore...

Columbus - thought he was in the Indies - finds the New World - led to a globally connected economy why were the Europeans searching for a sea route to Asia to avoid Muslim taxes most european expeditions were financed by ____ because ____ the king financed expeditions because he wanted God, Gold, Glory caravel portugese ships - large, long distances - shows europe's interest in overseas trade increasing spain was intimidated by Portugal's success in _____ s...

Study Tips correct answers So you don't have to do all 112 terms at the same time, you can star all of the terms in a certain period, and study only those until you get them right, then move on to the next period. I recommend going through the entire thing at least once because the test won't be ordered period by period, it'll have everything all in one place. Also I don't explain the causes behind the events too much in this quizlet, so if you're confused about why something happene...

APUSH Period 1 QuestionsHow did early Americans reach North and South America? They crossed a land bridge from Asia What were the Indians doing when they crossed the land bridge? Following food or herds What were the most "sophisticated"/ advanced native communities? Mayan, Inca and Aztecs What did the cultivation of maize do? Transform nomadic hunter-gather societies into settled farming communities What kinds of items did Europeans desire from Asia and India? ...

The origins of the majority of human existence in North America began with migrations across an ancient land bridge over the Bering Strait. Prior to European contact, the eastern third of what is today the United States had the most abundant food resources of any region of the continent. The pre-Columbian North American peoples in the Pacific Northwest fished salmon as their principal occupation. Scholars estimate that human migration into the Americas over the Bering Str...

APUSH EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024. 1-Explain ONE important similarity between the goals of the Spanish and the English in establishing colonies in the Americas prior to 1700. - correct answer One similarity between the goals of the Spanish and English when establishing colonies prior to the 1700s was their prioritization God, gold, and glory. Each wanted to expand their empire and became more powerful because of the resources found in America. The Spanish wanted to spread catholicism, gain...

Christopher Columbus - Sent by Ferdinand and Isabel of Spain Sailed in 1492 with 3 ships to look for East Asia Commercial and religious motives Clashed with Taino Began a colony in the West Indies, where many died Spanish goals in America - Spread Christianity- Jesuits Wealth- silver and gold for profit Conquistadors looking for profit and glory Life ways of Native Americans - Horticulture- cultivated maize, squash, and beans Remained small, mobile, and egalitarian Hohokam and Anasazi ...