The Earliest Americans

Which theory is the most widely accepted of how the earliest Americans got here?

• The Land Bridge Theory

• The Coastal Route Theory

• The Pacific Crossing Theory

• Atlantic Crossing Theory

Scientist believed humans arrived by land here:

• 2,000-3,000 years ago

• 20,000-30,000 years ago

• 200,000-300,000 years ago

• 2,000,000-3,000,000 years ago

Scientists believe water froze between Russia & Alaska and humans walked across the Bering Strait. How many miles is Russian from Alaska?

• 3 miles

• 13 miles

• 23 miles

• 33 miles

In the Pacific Coastal Route Theory, explorers from Southeast (SE) Asia may have traveled the Pacific Coast

• by Woolly Mammoths

• in hot air balloons

• by Uber

• in small boats

In the Pacific Crossing Theory, explorers crossed the Pacific Ocean and settled on which continent

• North America

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

In the Atlantic Crossing Theory, explores crossed the Atlantic Ocean to America; what peninsula did they come from?

• Siberian

• Iberian

• Antarctic

• Northern Bay

Three of the biggest ancient American civilizations were the Aztecs, Mayans, & Incas. Which continent did the Aztecs & Mayans live on?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

Of the three, which culture lived in what is now Mexico City?

• Incas

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Vulcans

What did the Spanish want from the Aztecs?

• Bronze

• Silver

• Gold

• Uranium

The Mayans were famous for (pick 2)

• their accurate calendars and their large pyramids

• their floating gardens called 'chinampas'

• living in South America

• developing chewing gum