S.S. Spiral #1 - Early American Civilizations

In which direction did the early people mostly migrate into the Americas?

• northeast

• southeast

• northwest

• southwest

What type of scientist searches for evidence of people that lived long ago?

• botonist

• biologist

• archaeologist

• astrologist

Objects that give archaeologists evidence of a culture that once existed are called _________.

• glaciers

• theories

• extinction

• artifacts

How did the early people adapt right after the large animals became extinct?

• They hunted small animals and collected nuts and berries.

• They followed large animals as they migrated throughout North America.

• They realized how to farm, growing plants from seeds.

What allowed people to eventually be able to settle in communities?

• They hunted small animals and collected nuts and berries.

• They followed large animals as they migrated throughout North America.

• They realized how to farm, growing plants from seeds.

Which early civilization built houses made from blocks of packed snow?

• Inuit

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

• Maya

Which early civilization held ceremonies on tall platforms on a hill?

• Inuit

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

• Maya

Which early civilization lived around the Mississippi River?

• Inuit

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

• Maya

Which early civilization were also known as the Cliff Dwellers?

• Inuit

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

• Maya

Which early civilization developed the kayak?

• Inuit

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

• Maya