Unit 6 - The Americas Flashcards
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Oldest, most widespread lifestyle among Native Americans.
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Led to farming-based societies.
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Did not win independence from Portugal and Spain until 1902.
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America can attribute much of its musical tradition to this continent.
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Believed the movement of the sun, moon, and planets were journeys undertaken by the gods.
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Had both positive and negative consequences for the people of the Americas.
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Inspired Latin Americans to fight for independence.
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Spanish - soldier explorers.
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Introduced enslaved Africans to their colonies.
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Reached the islands of the Caribbean in 1492.
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Synonym for native.
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Overthrew Cuban government; installed a communist government in Cuba.
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Marks the beginning of Lent in Trinidad and Brazil.
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Contributed to social inequality in Latin America following independence.
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Literary style that combines realistic settings with fantastic occurrences.
The gods are displeased with the first creatures they create because these creatures are incapable of…
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After several attempts to create humans, the gods finally decide what they need to create human flesh was…
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To prevent the humans from becoming as great as the gods, the gods…
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What did the Mayans value?
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A myth is a traditional story that explains…
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Papul Vuh reflects each of the fallowing Mayan beliefs except:
1) That gods created humans
2) That the gods are to be feared
3) The gods need to be worshipped
4) That humans’ function is to worship gods
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Which best describes how Cortes is treated when he first arrives at Motechuzoma’s palace and then in Tenochtitlan?
1) As an enemy
2) As a challenger to the throne
3) As an old friend
4) As a welcomed guest
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In this account, all of the following contributed to the eventual fall of Tenochtitlan except:
1) The willingness of the Aztecs to engage in battle
2) Disease
3) The aid that Spanish troops received from local Indian groups
4) The lack of arms, food and shelter
5) All of the above contribute to the fall of Tenochtitlan
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Each othe the following things about the Spanish culture confused and frightened the Aztecs except:
1) Their ships
2) Their horses
3) Their appearance
4) Their food
5) All of the above frighten and confuse them
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