SS8H1 Prehistoric American Indians and Exploration

SS8H1 Prehistoric American Indians and Exploration

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

American Indians have lived on the North American continent since around 10,000 BCE. How do we know about their lifestyle and culture?

Back

American Indians left behind artifacts that have helped us understand how they lived.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the ice age contribute to human migration to the Americas?

Back

By exposing a land bridge known as Beringia

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following resulted in the Mississippian being able to make permanent settlements? The Indians had abundant large game. The Indians followed herds of large game. The Indians began to grow crops. The Indians banded together for protection.

Back

The Indians began to grow crops.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes where and how the Mississippian lived? They were nomadic and traveled around searching for food. They built small settlements along the Appalachian Mts. Small families claimed land and developed large plantations on the barrier islands. They lived throughout the southeast in large towns near rivers with mounds for religious or social gatherings.

Back

They lived throughout the southeast in large towns near rivers with mounds for religious or social gatherings.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes the social and political structure of the Mississippian society? They had no political or social structure which led to chaos., They lived in chiefdoms with a small number of people holding all the power., They elected leaders every four years., They elected leaders every time there was a solar eclipse.

Back

They lived in chiefdoms with a small number of people holding all the power.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Mississippian period was from approximately 800 A.D. to 1600 A.D.

Back

True

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the Mississippian period, Native Americans lived throughout the Southeast. They lived in teepees and moved in search of food. True or False?

Back

False

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