STARR Questions

Which early American civilization is known for constructing impressive stone cities in the Yucatan Peninsula, such as Chichen Itza and Tikal?

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

The first Native American societies in North America developed distinctive cultures based on their:

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Shared language

• Religious practices

• Use of iron tools

The introduction of agriculture marked a significant change in early Native American societies because it led to the development of:

• Advanced trade networks

• Complex social hierarchies

• Written languages

• Permanent settlements

Which geographic feature served as a natural land bridge connecting Asia and North America, allowing early humans to migrate into the Americas?

• Isthmus of Panama

• Bering Strait

• Amazon River

• Rocky Mountains

The cliff dwellings found at Mesa Verde were built by which Native American group?

• Navajo

• Hopi

• Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

• Iroquois

The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the League of Five Nations, was a significant political and social organization of Native American tribes located in what region of North America?

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Pacific Northwest

The Plains Indians relied heavily on which animal for their survival, using it for food, clothing, and shelter?

• Buffalo

• Deer

• Bear

• Elk

Which early American civilization is known for its vast empire, which stretched along the western coast of South America, and its use of a system of knotted strings called quipus for record-keeping?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

The early Native American society known for creating intricate pottery, building earthen mounds, and constructing effigy mounds in the shape of animals was the:

• Hopi

• Mississippians

• Navajo

• Puebloans

The Native American tribes in the Northeastern Woodlands region, including the Wampanoag and Powhatan, interacted with early European settlers during which event?

• Jamestown Settlement

• Boston Tea Party

• Oregon Trail migration

• California Gold Rush