Unit 1 Notes

Aztecs (Mexica)

Aztecs (Mexica)

Central American civilization known for their own language, rules, religion, and society. Famous for their practice of sacrificing. Capital city was Tenochtitlan with a population of around 200,000.

Mayans

Civilization located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Known for their big cities, complex irrigation and water systems, and giant stone temples dedicated to gods.

Inca

Civilization located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. At its height, it had a population of 16 million people. Known for their complex irrigation systems and vast empire across Peru.

Pueblo

Native American civilization located in New Mexico and Arizona. Known for their homes in cliffs and caves, as well as their society and political figures.

Northwest Region

Native American region known for its totem poles and a population that relied heavily on hunting and gathering.

Pacific Northwest

Native American region known for its abundance of fishing, which provided goods and food for the population.

Mississippi River Valley

Native American region centered around the Mississippi River. Known for utilizing fertile soil and engaging in frequent trade with other tribes. Also characterized by the presence of mounds.

Iroquois

Native American tribe located in the Northeast region. Known for their longhouses and their significant contribution of maize (corn).

Maize (Corn)

Common crop in Native American societies, which had a significant impact on European diets once rediscovered.

Diverse cultures

Native American societies were influenced by climate and had distinct languages, cultures, and ways of life.

Iroquois Confederation

Alliance of Native American tribes ranging from the Ohio Valley to New York. Fought against other Native tribes and European settlers from the 16th century to the American Revolution.

Algonquin

One of the largest and most common Native American languages spoken by various tribes.