Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What does migrate mean?

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to move from one place to another

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Define agriculture.

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the planting and growing of crops

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Identify: The Pueblo people used ________ to grow crops in a dry land.

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irrigation

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Identify: Which was a key role of American Indian women in feeding their families?

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planting and harvesting crops

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The Maya and Aztec were considered advanced civilizations because _________________________

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They developed complex societies with achievements in areas such as architecture, mathematics, and writing.

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Draw Conclusions: People who settled in different regions of North America developed different cultures because:

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the environments and resources in each region were different, leading to unique ways of life.

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American Indian groups in the past and American Indian governments today both have to make decisions about:

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how to use land and resources

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Geography influences how people live by affecting their access to resources, climate, and available land. Which of the following best explains this influence?

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Geography determines the resources, climate, and land available to people, shaping their way of life.

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Which of the following best describes aspects of American Indian economies?

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They included trade, agriculture, and hunting, with examples such as trading furs and growing crops.

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Which of the following is an example of how American Indians adapted to their environment?
Importing all building materials from Europe,
Living only in large cities,
Building homes from available natural resources like wood, stone, or adobe,
Refusing to use any local resources

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Building homes from available natural resources like wood, stone, or adobe