Migration to the Americas- lesson 1 Quiz

What is archaeology?

• The study of ancient peoples

• The study of animals

• The study of planets

• The study of weather

What did archaeologists use to learn about the past?

• Maps

• Artifacts

• Paintings

• Books

What theory do many scientists believe about the first humans in the Americas?

• They flew here in airplanes

• They crossed a land bridge from Asia

• They were always here

• They swam across the ocean

What is Beringia?

• A type of ancient boat

• A large glacier

• The land bridge that connected Asia to North America

• A species of mammoth

What was a significant reason for early American migration?

• Searching for gold

• Searching for food

• Searching for shelter

• Searching for new lands to farm

What did early Americans hunt for food?

• Fish and birds

• Mammoths and bison

• Bears and wolves

• Elephants and lions

What happened about 15,000 years ago that affected the migration route?

• The ice age began

• The land bridge Beringia disappeared

• New animals appeared

• Early Americans learned to farm

What might have caused the large mammals to disappear?

• Lack of food

• Overhunting or climate changes

• Disease

• Natural disasters

How did the development of farming affect early Americans?

• It forced them to move more often

• It allowed them to settle in one place

• It made hunting easier

• It made them travel farther

What crops did early American farmers grow?

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and oats

• Maize, pumpkins, beans, and squash

• Apples, oranges, and grapes