Chapter 6 Graphic Organizers Answer Keys CHAPTER 6

Chapter 6 Graphic Organizers Answer Keys

CHAPTER 6 SECTION 1 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 58; Adapted, p. 58) A. Adapting to the Americas Climate • Icy climates to the extreme south and north • Hot, wet climate of the equator • Desert climates Geography • Mountains • River valleys • Deserts • Woodlands B. Cultures of Mesoamerica Olmecs • Earliest American civilization • Colossal stone heads Maya • Independent city-states • Abandoned cities • Explored math, science, astronomy Aztecs • Single emperor • Expanded empire and collected tribute • Explored math, science, astronomy All Three • Organized government • Clear social classes • Organized religion, powerful priests • Trade with others • Hieroglyphics

CHAPTER 6 SECTION 2 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 60; Adapted, p. 60) Ancient Peoples of the Andes Chavin Location Northern and central Peru Unique Achievements • Large temple complex • Common religion • Art and religion an influence upon later people Moche Location North coast of Peru Unique Achievements • Improved farming • Roads and runners • Adobe buildings Southern Andes Location Southern Andes Unique Achievements • Nazca geoglyphs • Connections between Huari and Tiahuanaco Inca Location The Andes from Ecuador to Chile Unique Achievements • Huge road network • Government control of much of people’s lives • Quipu • Common language and religion • Large, magnificent capital • Skilled artisans • Terraced farming • Medical advances

CHAPTER 6 SECTION 3 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 62; Adapted, p. 62) Early Culture Areas of North America I. Southwest A. Environment—Desert B. Settlement Type 1. Hohokam farmed with irrigation. 2. Ancestral Puebloans built cliff dwellings and pueblos. II. East A. Environment—River valleys B. Settlement Type 1. Adena and Hopewell farmed, built earthworks. 2. Mississippians farmed, built earthworks, worshiped sun. 3. Natchez farmed, built earthworks, worshiped sun. III. Other Areas A. Arctic 1. Inuit hunted and fished. 2. Homes built from ice and snow. 3. Dog sleds used for pulling goods. B. Northwest Coast 1. Plentiful hunting and fishing 2. Homes built using forest trees. 3. Wealth shared in potlatch ceremony. C. Northeast 1. Iroquois cleared land built villages. 2. Women farmed; men hunted. 3. Iroquois League attempted to stop wars.