Ancient Civilizations Chapter 1.1

What word means to travel?

• migrate

• culture

• irrigation

• none of the above

What word means, "cultures with complex ways of life?"

• culture

• civilizations

• hunters and gatherers

• irrigation

What ancient civilization created straw mats so they could grow crops on water?

• Mound Builders

• Aztecs

• Mayan

• Inuits

What ancient group of people created a calendar that we still use today?

• Aztecs

• Puebloans

• Mayan

• Inuits

What word means, "system for bringing water to dry lands?"

• civilizations

• culture

• hunters and gatherers

• irrigation

Which ancient civilization settled around the Mississippi River?

• Mound Builders

• Puebloans

• Aztecs

• Mayan

Which group of people moved around to find food and did not stay in one place?

• hunters and gatherers

• Aztecs

• Mayan

• Puebloans

True or False: the ancient Inuits were hunters and gatherers

• True

• False

Which characteristics did the Ancient Aztecs and Mayan civilization share? (there are 3 correct answers)

• worshiped many gods

• built temples to the gods

• sacrificed humans to the gods

• located in modern day Texas

• had great technological advancements