The Earliest Americans

What was the Ice Age?

• A movie
• How many years an ice has
• Earth had freezing temperatures; large amounts of water froze into huge ice sheets
• The era following the Fire Age

Why were early peoples able to use the Bering Land Bridge?

• They couldn't walk  on the Water Bridge
• They built the bridge
• The land bridge was previously blocked by mammoths
• The land bridge was exposed when ocean levels fell and so much water froze.

Why did early peoples in the Americas migrated south?

• To vacation in Cancun
• Warmer climate; following herds
• To visit the pyramids
• Colder climate; following herds

What is the earliest known civilization in the Americas, and where was it located?

• Olmec; Mesoamerica
• Inca; South America
• Aztec; Central Mexico
• Odinsons; Asgard

How did the Aztec build such a powerful, rich state?

• Fierce warriors
• Made alliances
• Collected tribute, and controlled trade
• All of the above

Which of the four civilizations discussed had temples, palaces, pyramids, and a structured society?

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• Olmec

Which of the four civilizations discussed had large cities, was rich and powerful?

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• Olmec

Which of the four civilizations discussed was a well-run empire?

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• Olmec

Which of the four civilizations discussed made huge stone heads?

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• Olmec

Just like people today, ancient peoples...

• had cities
• grew crops
• built highways and buildings
• all of the above