Day 4: Early History of Texas

Which American Indian group settled in the icy far north and adapted to the cold?

• Mayans

• Mound Builders

• Aztecs

• Inuit

What did the Mound Builders use to make tools such as points, knives, and scrapers?

• Chert and obsidian

• Turquoise

• Shells

• Macaws

Where did the Puebloans live?

• Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah

• Alaska

• Central America

• Mississippi River region

What did the Puebloans master the art of making?

• Stone temples

• Fabric for clothing

• Jewelry

• Pottery

What did the Maya clear the jungle and plant?

• Tomatoes and peppers

• Squash, beans, and corn

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and carrots

What did the Aztecs use to bring water to dry fields for farming?

• Watering cans

• Irrigation

• Rainwater

• Sprinklers

What did the Maya develop an advanced system of?

• Pottery making

• Writing

• Mathematics

• Agriculture

What did the Aztecs build their great city on?

• A mountain peak

• A river delta

• An island in the lake

• A desert plain

What happened to the Aztec empire in 1521?

• It expanded

• It was invaded by the Maya

• It ended

• It became a republic

What is a civilization?

• A collection of nomadic tribes

• A small village

• A highly developed human society

• A group of countries under the control of one ruler