1. Graphic Organizers Answer Keys
Chapter 6
Graphic Organizers Answer Keys

2. B. Cultures of Mesoamerica
Olmecs
• Earliest American civilization
• Colossal stone heads
Maya
• Independent city-states
• Abandoned cities
• Explored math, science, astronomy
Aztecs
• Single emperor
• Expanded empire and collected tribute
All Three
• Organized government
• Clear social classes
• Organized religion, powerful priests
• Trade with others
• Hieroglyphics
CHAPTER 6 SECTION 1 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 58; Adapted, p. 58) A. Adapting to the Americas Climate • Icy climates to the extreme south and north • Hot, wet climate of the equator • Desert climates Geography • Mountains • River valleys • Deserts • Woodlands

3. Location Southern Andes Unique Achievements • Nazca geoglyphs
• Connections between Huari and Tiahuanaco
Inca
Location The Andes from Ecuador to Chile
• Huge road network
• Government control of much of people’s lives
• Quipu
• Common language and religion
• Large, magnificent capital
• Skilled artisans
• Terraced farming
• Medical advances
CHAPTER 6 SECTION 2 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 60; Adapted, p. 60) Ancient Peoples of the Andes Chavin Location Northern and central Peru Unique Achievements • Large temple complex • Common religion • Art and religion an influence upon later people Moche Location North coast of Peru • Improved farming • Roads and runners • Adobe buildings

4. 1. Inuit hunted and fished. 2. Homes built from ice and snow.
CHAPTER 6 SECTION 3 Note Taking Study Guide (On-Level, p. 62; Adapted, p. 62) Early Culture Areas of North America I. Southwest A. Environment—Desert B. Settlement Type 1. Hohokam farmed with irrigation. 2. Ancestral Puebloans built cliff dwellings and pueblos. II. East A. Environment—River valleys 1. Adena and Hopewell farmed, built earthworks. 2. Mississippians farmed, built earth- works, worshiped sun. 3. Natchez farmed, built earthworks, worshiped sun.
III. Other Areas
A. Arctic
1. Inuit hunted and fished.
2. Homes built from ice and snow.
Dog sleds used for pulling goods.
B. Northwest Coast
1. Plentiful hunting and fishing
2. Homes built using forest trees.
3. Wealth shared in potlatch ceremony.
C. Northeast
1. Iroquois cleared land and built villages.
2. Women farmed; men hunted.
3. Iroquois League attempted to stop wars.