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What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

Tenochtitlán, with a population of over 300,000 people. (Aztec)

What agricultural innovation did the Inca utilize in the Andes Mountains?

Terraced farming. (Inca)

What is one common crop cultivated by many Native American societies?

Maize (corn), which enabled population growth and trade. (Native American)

What type of dwellings did the Pueblo peoples in the Southwest typically build?

Adobe and cliff dwellings. (Pueblo)

What lifestyle did the nomadic tribes of the Great Plains and Great Basin mainly have?

Hunter-gatherers. (Great Plains, Great Basin)

What were the Iroquois known for in terms of their crops?

The Three Sisters: maize, beans, and squash. (Iroquois)

What did the Mayans build in addition to large cities?

Temples and palaces. (Mayans)

What was a significant feature of Cahokia in the Mississippi River Valley?

It was the largest settlement with a population of 10,000–30,000 people and had a hierarchical government. (Cahokia)

What did the Chinook and Chumash of the Pacific Northwest primarily rely on for their diet?

Salmon, elk, and wild vegetation. (Chinook, Chumash)

What is a shared

They all cultivated maize, which helped support population growth and trade.