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1. Question

   How did ancient peoples of the Americas adapt to, and adapt, their environment?

   How did ancient peoples of the Americas adapt to, and adapt, their environment?

2. Question

   What patterns established by early societies shaped civilization in Mesoamerica and the Andes?

   What patterns established by early societies shaped civilization in Mesoamerica and the Andes?

3. Question

   What were the sources of strength and prosperity, and of problems, for the Incas?

   What were the sources of strength and prosperity, and of problems, for the Incas?

4. Question

   How did the Maya and Teotihuacan develop prosperous and stable societies in the classical era?

   How did the Maya and Teotihuacan develop prosperous and stable societies in the classical era?

5. Question

   How did the Aztecs build on the achievements of earlier Mesoamerican cultures and develop new traditions to create their large empire?

   How did the Aztecs build on the achievements of earlier Mesoamerican cultures and develop new traditions to create their large empire?

6. Question

   What did the European encounter mean for peoples of the major American empires?

   What did the European encounter mean for peoples of the major American empires?