Ancient American Cultures

Which group of people lived in southern Mexico and northern Central America?

• The Mayas

• The Aztecs

• The Mound Builders

• The Ancestral Puebloans

Which group of people lived in central Mexico and built homes from limestone?

• The Mayas

• The Aztecs

• The Mound Builders

• The Ancestral Puebloans

Which group of people lived east of the Mississippi River and built large earthen mounds?

• The Mayas

• The Aztecs

• The Mound Builders

• The Ancestral Puebloans

Which group of people lived in today's Southwest and built cliff dwellings?

• The Mayas

• The Aztecs

• The Mound Builders

• The Ancestral Puebloans

Which group of people live in and near the Arctic and built igloos?

• The Mayas

• The Aztecs

• The Mound Builders

• The Inuit

What were the important crops in the Mayas' diet?

• Maize, beans, and squash

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and corn

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What material was commonly used for clothing by the Mayas and Aztecs?

• Woven, dyed fiber

• Silk and satin

• Leather and fur

• Cotton and linen

What type of art was commonly seen in the Mound Builders' culture?

• Pottery, stone sculptures, and murals

• Oil paintings and portraits

• Metalwork and mosaics

• Wood carvings and tapestries

What type of shelters were built by the Ancestral Puebloans?

• Villages along the sides of cliffs

• Underground caves

• Tents made of animal skins

• Huts made of mud and straw

What was the primary source of food for the Inuit?

• Hunting fish, seals, polar bears, and caribou

• Farming crops like wheat and corn

• Gathering fruits and vegetables

• Raising livestock like cows and chickens