Chapter 1 Test - Early Americans

The language, customs, and beliefs that a group of people share are part of its _________________.

• government

• culture

• climate

• economy

For their survival, Native Americans got clothes, weapons and material for their dwelling from

• dogs

• cows

• bison

• horses

A tribes culture varied in each environment based on their ______________.

• resources

• fossils

• natural light

• economy

Being able to farm changed the way Native American groups lived because _____________.

• they stopped farming and used their horses to travel

• farmers could stay in one place and permanent settlements developed

• the kayak allowed Native Americans to become expert fishermen

• Native Americans were nomadic

How do most experts think the first people came to North America?

• by walking across a land bridge between Asia and North America

• by traveling by airplane

• by sailing from Japan

• Humans were always in North America.

About 10,000 years ago, people began to plant crops. This allowed them to stay in one
place. The planting and raising of crops is called

• irrigation.

• economy.

• agriculture.

• government.

A group whose member nations share the same goals is called a ____________________.

• league

• culture

• nomad

• irrigation

Which answer BEST explains why early Native Americans spread throughout 
North America?

• They wanted to find a sea route to Asia.

• Before they started farming, they followed animal herds across the continent.

• They were fleeing the Vikings, who had come to conquer North America.

• They hoped to meet every tribe on the continent.

What is an example of a primary source?

• A primary source is an artifact from long ago, like a vase or a map.

• A story passed on from each generation.

• An article written last week about someone famous.

• A primary source is something that is textbook that tells about history.

The Native Americans needed to find new food sources. What type of food did they find?

• They hunted animals in their region.

• They fished for food.

• They planted crops

• All of the Above