The geography of the middle region had a warmer climate with fertile soil, flat land, swift rivers, and wide valleys making it perfect for farming and growing crops. Wealthy farmers grew cash crops and raised livestock. Mining and trading were also important aspects of their economy. 1 How did the geography of the
Read moreFamilies would travel to nearby plantations and farms, while also placing advertisements in newspapers in hopes of being reunited with their long-lost loved ones. 1 What did African Americans do for a living after the Civil War? 2 How did the Civil War affect the family members that stayed home? 3 How was
Read moreThey adapted to their environment. They built canoes so they could hunt and fish. They created medicines from the many plants they found in the area. They created floating gardens for more places to grow food. 1 How did the Aztecs survive? 2 How did the Aztec economy support the needs of the
Read moreHow did the colonists show their dislike of the Sugar Act? They smuggled more and boycotted. What was the Quartering Act? Soldiers were sent to frontier. 1 Why did the American colonists dislike the Sugar Act? 2 How did the colonists show their dislike of the Act? 3 How did the colonists react
Read moreThe desert regions also gave Egypt a rich supply of salts, particularly natron, brine and soda. These were used in medicine, to preserve and flavor food and to tan animal hide. Natron was used to make ceramics and glass, and to solder precious metals together: it was even used as a mouthwash. 1
Read moreIn both Sumer and Babylon, houses were built out of cut sandstone blocks or mud bricks. In the poorer sections, they would share walls to cut down on construction costs. In the richer sections, the houses stood alone. 1 How did the Mesopotamians build their homes? 2 What did Sumerians use to build
Read moreHow were the Aztecs able to overcome the problems associated with Tenochtitlan’s island location? There were lots of connections between cities and districts through roads and canals. Why do you think the Aztecs allowed some conquered peoples to govern themselves with relatively little interference? 1 What obstacles did the Aztecs have to overcome?
Read moreThe Mesoamerican societies were large empires that controlled many kinds of people united by one leader(political or religious). North American societies were typically smaller with tribes or villages untied by family and blood ties. 1 What were the major differences between the societies of the Aztec Inca and Maya and the native peoples
Read moreThe origin of the name Andes has not been definitively determined; most agree that it comes from the Quechua word anti, which translates to “high crest.” A minority argue that it comes from Anti Suyu, which is one of the four regions of the Incas who once inhabited the range. 1 What is
Read moreCherokee women did most of the farming, harvesting crops of corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers. Cherokee men did most of the hunting, shooting deer, bear, wild turkeys, and small game. They also fished in the rivers and along the coast. Cherokee dishes included cornbread, soups, and stews cooked on stone hearths. 1 What
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