Grade 7, Lesson Outline: Chapter 15, Lesson 4

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
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Chapter 15, Lesson 4: The Tiwanakans and the Moche (pp. 412-415)

I. Adapting to the Land

A. The Tiwanakans adapted to life on the altiplano, or "high plain," by growing crops suited to a cool climate.

B. The Moche adapted to life on the dry desert coast by constructing aqueducts and terracing the hillsides.

II. Living and Working

B. The city of Tiwanaku was the center of both trade and religion.

C. Moche laborers dug aqueducts and built great temples and pyramids.

D. Clay figures and painted pottery reveal details about Moche civilization.

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