Chapter 16 - People and Empires in the Americas

________ was based on elaborate public rites aimed at communicating with the gods and gaining their favor.

________ were also a defining element of early Americans.

Unlike the ________ and Aztecs, the Inca did not allow much private trade or commerce.

The ________ built many cities in conquered lands to maintain control over their empire.

________ was a significant influence in bringing the peoples of North America together.

________ created political alliances in some locations to safeguard the security of ________ territories.

It was in charge of the majority of economic activities, regulating products production and ________.

From ________ to Alaska, the Pacific Northwest was wealthy in resources and home to a significant population.

The ________ had nearly complete control over economic and social life.

The ________ was uniform throughout the empire, making the government's presence obvious.

The ________ built a bustling marketplace along the Columbia River in Oregon, bringing trade products from all over the West.

________ was dominated by the noble class, which comprised priests and the most powerful warriors.

________ were worshipped in a variety of ways.

________ wielded enormous power in Aztec society during the Aztec Empire's heyday.