1.4 Oklahoma History

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the focus of the study presentation on Oklahoma?

• The state's modern economy and industries

• The earliest people and historic Native American cultures

• Oklahoma's sports teams and achievements

• The geography and climate of Oklahoma

Open Ended

Why might Oklahoma be considered a "Land of Opportunity" in the context of early cultures and history?

Open Ended

What were the characteristics of Oklahoma’s earliest people?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a scientist who studies human history through artifacts?

• Archaeologist

• Anthropologist

• Geologist

• Biologist

Multiple Choice

Artifacts such as pottery, tools, and jewelry help us learn about past peoples. Which of the following is NOT a method used to determine the age of an artifact?

• Carbon dating

• DNA studies

• Dendrochronology

• X-ray crystallography

Open Ended

Describe how the earliest people arrived in America and the significance of the Bering Strait.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sites is associated with the Folsom people?

• Cooper Bonebed

• Grand River

• Spiro Mounds

• Ouachita Mountains

Open Ended

How did the adaptation to climate change influence the lifestyle and tools of Archaic Culture Foragers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were developments or characteristics of Woodland Culture?

• Bow and arrow were developed

• People planted and harvested food

• Villages were built near waterways

• People relied mainly on hunting large animals

Multiple Choice

What material did the Mound Builders NOT commonly work with?

• Copper

• Shell

• Stone

• Iron

Open Ended

In what ways did climate change impact the lifestyle of Early Plains Indians, and how did they adapt to these changes?

Open Ended

What elements of culture were exhibited by the Indians during first contact with Europeans?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a spiritual leader or healer in Native American culture?

• Viceroy

• Barter

• Totem

• Shaman

Multiple Choice

Who began to explore the New World in 1492?

• Antonio de Mendoza

• Francisco Vasquez

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

Multiple Choice

Which explorers made contact with Native Americans in the Central Plains during the 16th century?

• Christopher Columbus and Antonio de Mendoza

• Hernando de Soto, Louis Joliet, Jacques Marquette, Bernard de La Harpe

• Francisco Vasquez and Spanish monks

• Viceroy and Shaman

Open Ended

Describe the roles of men, women, and children in Native American family life.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods was NOT mentioned as part of the Indian Culture's diet?

• Rice

• Corn

• Pumpkins

• Wild honey

Open Ended

Explain how Native Americans used plants for both food and medicine, using examples from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics were covered in the study presentation about Oklahoma?

• The earliest people and historic Native American cultures

• Modern Oklahoma politics

• Oklahoma sports teams

• Famous Oklahoma musicians

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about early cultures in Oklahoma, what is one thing that surprised you or changed your perspective about the state's history?