Chapter 1: "The Rise of Early American Civilizations"
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Stated on page 2, "Some learned to domesticate animals." What does the term "domesticate" mean?
Stated on page 2, "Some learned to domesticate animals." What does the term "domesticate" mean?
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In what ways were animals domesticated during this time period?
In what ways were animals domesticated during this time period?
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Why did civilizations flourish along the river valleys in Africa and Asia?
Why did civilizations flourish along the river valleys in Africa and Asia?
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Mesoamerica had very diverse landscapes, including dry coastal deserts and wet inland rainforests. What does diverse mean?
Mesoamerica had very diverse landscapes, including dry coastal deserts and wet inland rainforests. What does diverse mean?
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Civilizations were established between 4000 and 2000 BCE (see page 3). Cite TWO characteristics of civilizations mentioned in the book.
Civilizations were established between 4000 and 2000 BCE (see page 3). Cite TWO characteristics of civilizations mentioned in the book.
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According to your book on page 3, why were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca considered "pre-Columbian civilizations"?
According to your book on page 3, why were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca considered "pre-Columbian civilizations"?
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What is a geographical feature of the Yucatan Peninsula? (see page 4)
What is a geographical feature of the Yucatan Peninsula? (see page 4)
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On page 6, what does the author mean by "Flaked stone, ceramic shards, bones and textiles all tell a story."?
On page 6, what does the author mean by "Flaked stone, ceramic shards, bones and textiles all tell a story."?