U.S. History Midterm

U.S. History Midterm

Assessment

Flashcard

History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the last ice-age, oceans were low, ice and ____________________ allowed indigenous peoples to cross the Bering Strait, or Beringia

Back

exposed land between Asia and the Americas

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Indigenous peoples lived on Beringia and slowly crossed for thousands of years. These people

Back

dispersed throughout North and South America developing different languages, religions, and cultures.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Most ___________ did NOT think land could be owned, whereas most ________________ believed land COULD be owned.

Back

Indigenous peoples; Europeans

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Early Native Americans had many accomplishments including their ability to ___________.

Back

cultivate plants for food, dyes, medicines, and textiles; domesticate animals; establish extensive patterns of trade.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It is estimated that the Aztecs sacrificed ______________ people a year. Human sacrifice was a religious ceremony.

Back

250000

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

___________ between Spaniards and Aztecs took place, but __________ would ultimately destroy the Aztecs.

Back

Fighting; smallpox

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1800, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson’s running mate, and Jefferson got the same amount of electoral votes. In this era, _________________________.

Back

your running mate was in the race for the presidency as well.

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