Chapter 1 Test

How did Beringia form?

• The early humans constructed a bridge out of wood.
• During the ice age, large amounts of water froze into glaciers causing sea levels to drop and a land bridge was exposed.
• The animal herds broke up so much soil as they migrated that a land path was created.

What caused early humans to cross Beringia?

• Their food sources were dwindling as plants were scarce and the animals were migrating.
• They were sick of eating the animals that were available and were looking for new animals to try.
• They were specifically looking for a warmer climate.

How did groups like the Olmec and the Maya move from "surviving" to "thriving?"

• When they had enough money to build palaces.
• When they were able to defeat all of their enemies.
• When they had more than enough food to support their population.

What caused the population of the Maya to decline?

• Their population became so large that they outgrew their food supply.
• They lost a lot of their people in battle.
• They decided to move away and rename themselves.

Which of the following is true about the homes of the Hohokam?

• They built their homes underground.
• Their homes were easy to move from place to place.
• They built their homes on cliffs.

What kind of home did the Ancestral Pueblo live in?

• Underground homes
• Mississippian villages
• Cliff dwellings

Who inspired the homes of the Pueblo?

• Hohokam
• Ancestral Pueblo
• Olmec

What were kachinas?

• Beautiful pottery that could be traded.
• A special type of plant that could be gathered in the desert.
• Dolls that were believed to hold spirits that helped with farming.

What are hogans?

• Dome shaped homes covered with mud and dirt.
• Homes that look like boxes stacked on top of each other.
• Homes that can easily be moved from place to place.

How did Wickiups match the lifestyle of the Apache?

• They blended in with their surroundings so that the Apache could hide from enemies.
• They were easy to build so that the Apache could move from place to place.
• They were permanent homes because the Apache liked to live in one spot.