U.S. History to 1877 (Exam 1) Questions With Complete Solutions

Aztec correct answer: Group from the north that invaded central Mexico; were first wandering warriors; built their capital city at Tenochtitlan; increased their power until they dominated central Mexico; built causeways, pyramids, marketplaces, and palaces; adopted many customs from other cultures; used chinamapas for farming; militaristic society; known for human sacrifice and dedication to the sun god; ended when conquered by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. Inca correct answer: A Mesoamerican civilization of South America, centered in Peru. The Inca ruled a large empire and had many cultural and scientific achievements including an elaborate road system, architecture, and terrace farming. The arrival of the Spanish Conquistadores ended their empire in the 15th century. Mayan correct answer: Empire which stretched from Gulf of Mexico, to Central America. They were known for their incredible cities, like Chichen Itza, and mathematics. Eastern Woodlands correct answer: People lived by hunting,fishing and nuts and berries, but by 100 a.d. they learned to farm theyre were 2 main groups, algoquiands and iroquois. Mound-Buiilders correct answer: The varying cultures collectively called Mound Builders were prehistoric inhabitants of North America who, during a 5,000-year period, constructed various styles of earthen mounds for religious and ceremonial, burial, and elite residential purposes. Buffalo Cultures correct answer: Native Americans made tepees from buffalo hides and also used their skin for clothing, shoes, and blankets. Buffalo meat was dried into jerky or mixed with