Ch. 1 Social Studies Quiz

How do scientists believe the first people came to North and South America?

• They crossed the Bering Strait

• They were born in North or South America.

• Scientist flew them to their new homes.

The first Americans were considered

• fisherman

• hunters

• farmers

What allowed people to stay in one place?

• their culture

• They were tired of traveling.

• agriculture

What is NOT a cultural aspect of a civilization?

• government

• organized religion

• agriculture

What is NOT a traditional role that women played in feeding their families?

• hunting and fishing

• gathering and preparing food

• planting fields and gardens

What is NOT a traditional role that men played in feeding their families

• hunting and fishing

• caring for the children

• clearing fields for planting

What were the traditional roles for children?

• Young children helped their mothers

• They trained for adulthood through activities and games

• Both of the above

How many nations joined forces to form the government of the League of the Iroquois?

• 5

• 10

• 50

Who discussed problems and made decisions for the League of the Iroquois?

• men

• women

Who chose and could replace the council members of the League of the Iroquois?

• men

• women