Chapter 1 Social Studies

How did early people migrate from Asia to North America?

• They used a land bridge that formed in the Bering Strait

• they used boats

• they rod on whales

• they cam through South America

Why did early people migrate from Asia to North America?

• To follow the animals they were hunting

• To run away from large predators

• They wanted a better life

• They wanted to farm

How did early Americans get food during the Ice Age?

• they hunted large animals like mammoths

• they gathered fruits and berries

• they hunted whales

• they only ate small animals

Where did most early people live during the Ice Age?

• They followed the large animals they were hunting

• Russia

• South America

• North America

What happened when large Ice Age animals died out? Select all that apply.

• They hunted smaller animals.

• They began to gather grains and vegetables

• They all died

• They ate only fish

• They ate only grains and vegetables

What affect did agriculture have on the early people? Select all that apply.

• They learned how to farm

• They were able to stay in one place and grow their own food

• They became better hunters

• They learned to fish

• They could travel farther

Name one purpose of the mounts build by the Mound Builders

• burial places for important chiefs

• sports areas

• defend against attacks

• hollow for storage

The Mound Builders' ability to build big structures tell us...

• They were well organized

• They were disorganized

• They were short

Name three important things about the Anasazi. Select all that apply.

• First to use irrigation

• Were cliff (Cave) dwellers

• Built apartments on the mesas

• Made igloos to live in

• Made the kayak

How did the Anasazi become successful farmers?

• They created an irrigation system

• They had lots of rain

• They had floating gardens

• They had slaves