Ch. 8 Lesson 3: The Southwest's Past

What did discovery did a ranch manager make that helped archeologists realize humans lived in the area far earlier than anyone thought?

• bones and a spear

• ancient pottery

• bow and arrow

• cemetary

Match the ancient culture and the details about them:

Groups:

(a) Hopi and Zuni

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(b) Pima

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(c) Apache and Comanche

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(d) Navajo

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Why did Spain send explorers like Cabeza de Vaca, Estevan, and Father Marcos de Niza to the Americas?

• they heard about rich "cities of gold"

• to meet the President

• to learn how to farm from the settlers

• to trade with the Native Americans

The heart of the Spanish colonies were ​ (a)   . The goal of the missions was to ​ (b)   land and ​ (c)   Christian beliefs to the Native Americans.

• missions
• claim
• teach

At the missions, how were the Native Americans treated? There are multiple correct answers.

• They were given food and protected from enemies.

• They were put to work farming or making goods.

• At times they were treated poorly or with kindess.

• They were often starved and died.

The Southwest region is still home to Native Americans such as the Navajo, Hopi, or Mojave. TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are ways that the present Southwest is influenced past cultures?

• many people in the Southwest speak English and Spanish

• Spanish-style architecture

• Mexican foods

• people in the Southwest celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• All of these are reasons the Southwest region is influenced by cultures.