History questions civilizations in America
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world_history_mesoamerica_worksheet.docxWorld History: Unit 1
Study Notes
Directions: As you work through the power point slides and read the information on The Ancient Web, complete the following table and questions. Be sure to be THOROUGH in your answers. Brief, superficial answers will not receive full credit. Incorporate information from all sources; do not rely on just one.
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Olmec |
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Maya |
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Location
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Government
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Economy
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Size/Population
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Science/Technology
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Religion
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Major Contributions
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Decline
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Define or describe the following people and places:
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Quetzalcoatl
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Tezcatlipoca
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Huitzilopochtli
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Viracocha
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Toltec
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Chichimec
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Teotihuacan
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Answer the following question in a well-developed paragraph (5+ sentences):
What was the purpose and significance of human sacrifice among the civilizations of Mesoamerica?
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