America's Cultural Roots Unit 1

Migrants from Asia came to America 15,000 years ago over frozen land during the ice age

• Land Bridge Theory

• Coastal Route Theory

• Siberian Theory

• Eskimo Theory

Migrants from Asia came to America 40,000 years ago by small boats

• Land Bridge Theory

• Coastal Route Theory

• Navigator Theory

• Pirate Theory

How were migration and agriculture related?

• Once plants were domesticated, people no longer had to migrate

• Agriculture forced migration because they had to trade

• Before agriculture, people had to migrate to hunt and gather

• Agriculture caused migration because people fought over the best land

Which were types of housing of Native Americans?

• Adobe

• Teepee

• Wigwam

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT a difference between African and American slavery?

• African children were not born into slavery

• African slaves could become important officials and soldiers

• American slavery was based on race only

• One country did not use violence as punishment and control

Five native groups formed a loose confederation for peace and cooperation, an early form of government

• The Blackfoot Group

• The Iroquois League

• The Aztec Empire

• The Cherokee Tribe

The Crusades affected trade because both Muslims and Christians conquered faraway lands.

• True

• False

Renewed interest in learning, arts and science which lead to increased awareness, curiosity and exploration

• The Rebirth

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Crusades

Where did Columbus's four voyages land?

• Greenland

• Bahamas and Central America

• Roanoke

• India

To use and abuse or take advantage of

• Persecute

• Plague

• Mestizo

• Exploitation