A People and A Nation 1
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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