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Chapters 11 & 12Early American Civilizations114300013589000Independent Chapter Study Miss Steinman, 2014Name: Date:Period:114300-28956000Early American Civilizations: Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and IncaPacket DUE: Friday, 5/16 by the end of the class periodUNIT DIRECTIONS: This is an independent learning unit. We will not review the content as a class. You will work on your own to complete the work in this packet. Make sure you know all the information…pop quizzes are always possible!Steps (check off each step as you complete it): _______ Read & review the six themes of history in your textbook (pages XXXII-XXXV). _______ Read & take notes on Chapter 11.1, using the notes page provided. Read rest of the lessons in chapters 11 and 12 that cover the four civilizations: _______ Olmec_______ Inca_______ Aztec_______ Maya_______ Answer the review questions in this packet for each lesson. NOTE: You do NOT have to take reading notes on these lessons, however, you do need to learn the information!_______ Decide which 2 civilizations you would like to focus on first. Reread the lessons that cover those civilizations and fill in the six themes of history chart for both. _______ Now, use the other 2 civilizations (the ones you did NOT use for the themes of history) to focus on the icons. Reread the lessons that cover those civilizations and fill in the icon chart for both. _______ Check over all your work before turning it in. Is it in detailed, complete sentences? Thoughtful? Neat? Did you follow ALL the directions?Chapter 11.1: Geography and Agriculture in Mesoamerica: Read lesson 1 starting on page 367 in your textbook. Take notes below as you read. You may use STAR notes or create outline style notes.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Civilization Review Questions: After reading each lesson, answer the following questions in complete sentences:Chapter 11.2: THE OLMEC CIVILIZATIONDefine the following terms:Olmec- ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Elite- ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Glyph- _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mother Culture- ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What gods did the Olmec most likely worship? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________How did trade help spread Olmec culture? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 11.3: THE MAYAN CIVILIZATIONDefine the following terms:Maya- _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Stele- ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Codex- __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What was slash and burn agriculture? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________How was the Mayan life of nobles different from that of Mayan peasants? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 12.1: THE AZTECS Define the following terms:Tenochtitlan- _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Montezuma II- ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hernan Cortes- ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What were the purposes of the two Aztec calendars? _________________________________________________________________________________________________What challenges did the Aztecs face when they settled in the Valley of Mexico? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 12.2: THE INCADefine the following terms:Pachacuti- _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Francisco Pizarro- __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chasqui- ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Quipu- _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What classes made up Incan society and what were their roles? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. In what ways were the Incas a technologically advanced society? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Themes of History: Choose 2 out of the 4 civilizations that you would like to focus on and write them on the top of the chart. Using chapters 11 & 12 in your textbook, discuss how each civilization relates to the Themes of History. Address the questions in the margins.Theme of HistoryCivilization #1:Civilization #2:GEOGRAPHYPhysical features? Major sites? How did geography impact their way of life?ECONOMICSHow did they produce wealth and organize labor?How did they act in order to gain control of more resources/goods?CULTUREHow did the people in these civilizations act, express themselves, and organize their society? BELIEF SYSTEMSBelief systems may be religious or principles of right and wrong. Belief systems can be expressed in different ways, including celebrations and other rituals. ERNMENTWhat is the system of laws and authority that this civilization uses to guide and control its people? How are the laws enforced?SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYWhat discoveries, inventions, and/or improved methods of doing things were used in this civilization to improve the lives of people?Icons: Using the OTHER 2 civilizations, fill out the chart below, focusing on making meaningful connections to the icons in the margins. ICONCivilization #1:Civilization #2:DETAILS OriginsETHICSTrendsRULESIMPACT ................
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