A People and a Nation by Norton, et al.

Chapter 1 Review

1. American Societies – Describe each civilization including their lifestyle, food, technology, and culture

a. Ancient America

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b. Mesoamerican Civilizations _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. Pueblos and Mississippians

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d. Aztecs

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2. North America in 1492 – Summarize each section below

a. Gendered Division of Labor

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b. Social Organization

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c. War and Politics

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d. Religion

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3. African Societies

a. What were the roles of the different genders in the early African societies?

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b. What role to slavery play in societies in West Africa?

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4. European Societies

a. What were the effects of the plague and warfare on early European Societies?

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b. What impact did the moveable type printing press on early European Societies?

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c. What did early European Societies explore?

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5. Early European Explorations

a. What lessons did Early European Explorers though their early exploration?

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6. Voyages of Columbus, Cabot, and Their Successors

a. What 3 themes emerged from Christopher Columbus’ Journal?

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b. What is Vinland?

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c. What is the greatest contribution of John Cabot?

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7. Spanish Exploration and Conquest

a. Identify the following conquistadors:

i. Hernan Cortez

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ii. Francisco Pizarro

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iii. How did Cortez capture the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?

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iv. What is the Encomienda System?

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b. The Columbian Exchange

i. Name 3 important products that came to the “New World” as a result of the Columbian Exchange:

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ii. Name 3 important products that came to the “Old World” as a result of the Columbian Exchange:

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c. Europeans in North America

i. Who were the “English Sea Dogs” __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ii. What happened at Roanoke?

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