(U1) Ancient Kingdoms of Africa/the Americas

Which major river system in North America highly influence the native peoples there?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi

• Colorado

• Amazon

• Trinity

A _ is how people have developed ways of organizing a society, art, science, etc.

• Civilization

• Metropolis

• Cosmopolitan

• City

The Kingdom of Kush (Nubia) was known for having a long tradition of female rulers. This is an example of _, or a female-led society.

• Matriarchy

• Patriarchy

Kush was known for trading which of the following resources? [Select ALL that are correct]

• Gold

• Slaves

• Animal Skins

• Ivory

• Iron Tools

Both the people of Kush (Africa) and the Mississippi (Americas) practices some form of polytheism.

• True

• False

The "Three Sisters" crops of the Mississippian cultures included which of the following plants?

• Corn

• Beans

• Squash

• Tomato

• Pumpkin

Mississippi trade extended West to the Rocky Mountains, South to the Gulf of Mexico, East to Atlantic Coast, and North to the Great Lakes.

• True

• False

Due to the unique design of their buildings, Mississippians are called _ _.

• Mound builders

• Dirt diggers

• Tower creators

• Hill makers

The Kingdom of Kush highly involved in trade relations with which

• Egypt

• India

• Mali

• Nubia

The political practices of the Mississippi were based on the status of elder members of established, powerful families. This practice was called _.

• Chiefdom

• Filial Piety

• Ancestor Worship

• Patriarchy

• Matriarchy