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What is a civilization?
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A civilization is a society of people living in an advanced state of development (Example of factors: education, art, music, trade, government, laws, etc)
the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.
a small religious group that is not accepted socially or a religion that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous
A group of people with a full set of similar skills required to complete a task, job, or project
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How did people meat their basic needs before the discovery of farming?
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Hunting and gathering (nomads)
Robbing banks.
Visiting the local grocery store.
Going to college and getting a really good job.
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What is a civilization?
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How did people meat their basic needs before the discovery of farming?
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What will having a government in place in society lead to?
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What is the system of writing called that the Maya had?
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What modern-day country did the Mayan live in?
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What image is found on the Mexican flag? Hint: This is an Aztec legend.
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What is maize?
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Were the Maya monotheistic or polytheistic?
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What are aqueducts?
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What was the name of the Aztec capital city?
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What might happen to people that the Maya or Aztecs captured in warfare?
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What are "chinampas"?
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A civilization has an appreciation for ______________ and _________________.
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A civilization usually has one or more ____________.
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Which one was a legacy (achievement) of the Maya?
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What country is NOT part of Central America or the Caribbean Islands.
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What civilization was located in central Mexico?
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Video/Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSKOx8DKPIg&t=6s
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What are the 3 Branches of our Government?
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What are the first ten amendments to our Constitution called?
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What famous document/speech begins, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Listen to the speech @ https://www.fiftiesweb.com/usa/gettysburg-address-jd.mp3
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Who was the 3rd President of the United States?
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How old do you have to be to become President of the United States?
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How many total amendments does the Constitution have?
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We elect the President for how many years?
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? (This is referred to as line of succession).
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Which is a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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What is the name of the national anthem?
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How many stars does the United States flag have?
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Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
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When was the Constitution written?
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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What is the largest ocean?
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The Vatican City is located in what country? Hint: This is where the Pope lives.
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How many countries are in Central America?
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Where is the Sahara desert located?
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What imaginary line of latitude runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through Greenwich, England?
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When it is summer in the United States, what season is it in Australia?
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The science of map-making is called ________________.
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What is the zip code in Fremont, Nebraska?
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What country is Paris located in?
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What is the supreme law of the land (in the United States)?
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Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States today?
