Early Peoples of Wisconsin Quiz Review

What does it mean if something is ancient?

• It's very old

• It's found underground

• It's made in a factory

• It is the remains of an animal from long ago

The Archaic people were descendents of the Paleo people. What does it mean to be a descendent?

• You are a great-great-great-great-great grandchild

• You are a great-great-great-great grandparent

• You live near the ocean, not the mountains

• You came before the Mound Builders

If people do not have a permanent home, and move place to place, they are ___

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Athletic

• Mound Builders

What did the Paleo people eat?

• Crops that the grew, and then stored for the winter.

• Large animals, such as mammoths, and berries

• Corn, and milk from domesticated cows

• McDonald's, Burger King, and other fast food.

How did ancient people create tools, such as a spear?

• They banged rocks together to form sharp edges.

• They let rocks dry in the sun

• They bought tools at their local superstore

• They melted plastic, and formed it into tools

What ancient group is known for their use of metals to form tools and jewelry?

• Old Copper Culture

• Mound Builders

• Archaic People

• Hopewell People

Why did the mound builders build their mounds?

• For religious ceremonies, protection, and burials

• For art and decoration

• To block the wind

• In order to be remembered by future groups.

How do archeologists study past cultures?

• They look at artifacts

• They find old books, and other writings

• The find dinosaur bones

• The dig underground

Many early cultures painted in caves. What did they paint?

• Beaver and Deer

• Horses, Cows, Pigs and Coats

• Their favorite football and baseball players

• Cars, trucks, trains and other modes of transportation

In what way were the Mound Builders more advanced than their ancestors?

• They began using metals

• They learned to farm and therefore could have permanent homes

• They learned to ride horses

• They were able to domesticate many types of animals.