Flashcard on the First Humans in North America

Front

What is the path between the glaciers called?

Back

Ice-Free Corridor

Front

What did people begin to do around 5500 BCE?

Back

Farm and plant crops

Front

What did each tribe have that was unique to them?

Back

Their own name, language, and beliefs

Front

What did the environment influence in the lives of native tribes?

Back

Their clothing and homes

Front

What did the Maya use to catch fish?

Back

Bows and arrows

Front

How many Mayan people are there today in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala?

Back

More than 6 million

Front

What were the Aztecs known for in terms of weaving?

Back

Weaving baskets in many shapes and sizes

Front

What type of clothing did most Aztec men wear?

Back

Loincloths and capes

Front

What crops did the Cliff Dwellers grow?

Back

Corn, squash, and beans

Front

What tool were the Cliff Dwellers one of the first groups to use? Options: Spears, Swords, Bows and arrows, Slingshots

Back

Bows and arrows