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AP® World History:NORTH AND SOUTHAMERICA{1200-1450} QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERES,A+ GURANTEED.
1
Q
Where was the city of Cahokia?
A
The city of Cahokia was located on the banks of the Mississippi River, near modern-day St. Louis,
and was characterized by massive burial mounds. Cahokia was the largest urban concentration of
Native Americans north of Mexico. Before it was abandoned in circa 1400 A.D., some 40,000 people
were estimated to have lived there.
2
Q
Prior to the arrival of Columbus, where was most of the population of the New World concentrated?
A
Most of the population of the New World was concentrated in Central and South America where
civilizations such as the Aztecs and Incas flourished.
3
Q
What civilization was the largest in the pre-Columbian American world?
A
The largest civilization in the pre-Columbian world was the Aztecs, who rose to power in Mexico
around 1300. The Aztecs were fiercely warlike and expanded their power by near constant war with
neighboring civilizations. Captured warriors provided many of the human sacrifices that were a
hallmark of Aztec civilization.
4
, Q
Describe the Aztec religion.
A
The Aztec religion was polytheistic and centered around large pyramids that served as temples.
The most important god was the sun god Huitzilopochtli, and the Aztecs believed that their devotion
to him ensured the reappearance of the sun each day. The sun god could only be appeased by
blood, leading to large-scale human sacrifice of up to 20,000 persons per year.
Also important was the Mayan god Quetzalcoatl, who variously appeared as a serpent or a light-
skinned bearded man.
5
Q
What are Chinampas?
A
The Chinampas were an Aztec invention that contained beds of aquatic weeds and mud to create
floating islands. This was their system of irrigated agriculture. Because of Chinampas, four corn
crops a year were possible, dramatically increasing both their food supply and population.
6
Q
What was a pochteca?
A
The pochteca was the merchant class of Aztec society often organized into guilds.
The pochteca would be sent by the government for trading expeditions and would bring back
valuable geographic information to facilitate Aztec imperialism.
7
Q
What is a Calpulli?
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