American Beginnings - Part 1

When did the first Americans likely arrive, and how did they travel to North America?

• As early as 15,000 years ago, by crossing a land bridge between Asia and Alaska by foot.

• As early as 22,000 years ago, by trekking across a land bridge between Asia and Alaska by foot, with some possibly traveling down the Pacific coast in boats.

• As early as 10,000 years ago, by crossing over on a land bridge between Africa and South America by foot.

What significant development occurred between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago in what is now central Mexico?

• The domestication of animals

• The introduction of agriculture

• The construction of permanent settlements

• The spread of complex written languages

Which of the following civilizations is believed to have created the first empire of the Americas around 1200 BC?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

Where did the Anasazi establish their civilization?

• The mesa tops, cliff sides, and canyon bottoms of the Four Corners region

• The valleys of the Salt and Gila rivers

• The Yucatán Peninsula

Which of the following groups adapted to the diverse environments of California by hunting waterfowl with slingshots and nets?

• The Kwakiutl

• The Kashaya Pomo

• The Pueblo

• The Yurok

What activity was of prime importance to the native groups of the Northwest Coast, such as the Kwakiutl?

• Hunting waterfowl with slingshots

• Farming near the Rio Grande

• Collecting shellfish and hunting the ocean for whales, sea otters, and seals

• Searching forests for acorns

How did the landscape of the Southwest differ from the woodlands east of the Mississippi River?

• The Southwest had hardwood forests, while the woodlands were desert-like.

• The Southwest had deserts and arid landscapes, while the woodlands were covered in dense forests.

• Both regions had similar landscapes with hardwood forests.

What were some common practices of the tribes living in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Traveling by foot or canoe, and crafting tools using woodworking.

• Building villages in forest clearings and relying only on agriculture.

• Relying solely on hunting and gathering with no agriculture.

Which of the following was true about the division of labor among Native American societies?

• Men and women always shared the same tasks.

• Tasks were assigned based on gender, age, or status.

• Only elders performed important tasks.

• Children were the primary labor force.

How did the Iroquois and Hopi trace their ancestry?

• Through the father's lineage.

• Through the mother's lineage.

• Through both the mother's and father's lineage.

• Ancestry was not traced in these societies.