The First Americans and Their Civilizations

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What is the name of the land bridge that early humans used to migrate from Asia to the Americas?

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Beringia

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What crop was first cultivated by early Americans that led to the development of settled communities?

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Maize

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Which civilization is known for building large stone monuments and is considered the 'Mother Civilization' of Mesoamerica?

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Olmec

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The Maya civilization is best known for its achievements in:

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Astronomy and calendar-making

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The Inca used a unique method of record-keeping involving knotted strings called:

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Quipus

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Reasons early humans migrated to the Americas include following large animals and changes in climate.

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Adaptation to environmental changes.

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The development of agriculture changed the lives of early Americans by allowing them to settle in one place and form complex societies.

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Establishment of permanent communities.

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The first Americans arrived in the Americas by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.

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False

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The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, was one of the largest cities in the world at its peak.

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True

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Olmec civilization is known for:

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Colossal stone heads.