Review A: Final Exam (7th Grade)

What is the definition of "Culture"

• The study of ancient objects

• The study of land and water

• How we eat, speak, a way of life, traditions, languages, and practices

• A type of land bridge

What does the term "Beringia" when referring to the migration of the first Americans?

• A type of artifact

• A cultural practice

• A land bridge

• A water body

Why did the first Americans cross the land bridge known as Beringia?

• To explore new lands

• To follow their food source

• To escape conflicts

• To find better weather

Approximately how many years ago did the first Americans migrate from Asia to North America?

• 10,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 20,000 years ago

• 25,000 years ago

What role did glaciers play during the migration of the first Americans to North America?

• They provided a source of fresh water

• They acted as natural barriers

• They sucked up water exposing land

• They were used as landmarks

What was the primary reason Native American Indians developed different cultures?

• They spoke different languages

• They had different religious beliefs

• Each group had to adapt to their environment

• They were from different continents

Which group of Native American Indians is known as the "People of the Longhouse"?

• The Apache

• The Iroquois (Haudenosaunee)

• The Navajo

• The Sioux

What natural resource was primarily used by the Iroquois in the construction of their longhouses?

• Stone

• Clay

• Trees

• Buffalo hides

Which region relied heavily on buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Great Plains

• Northwest

Based on this map, what mountain range is closest to the 13 original colonies?

• Appalachian

• Rocky

• Andes

• Himalayans