SCSD G5 U1 Illustrated Glossary - A New World Rising

What is an artifact?

• A natural object found in the environment

• An object showing human work and representing a culture or a stage in the development of a culture

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Which of the following is an example of an artifact from the past?

• Laptop

• Car keys

• Ancient coins

• Pen

Which of the following is an example of a modern artifact?

• Ancient pottery

• Arrowheads

• Laptop

• Ancient coins

What is the Caribbean region known for?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Caribbean Sea and its islands

• Forests

Which ocean borders the Caribbean Sea to the north?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What are chinampas?

• Large, floating islands built on the ocean to grow crops

• Small, stationary, artificial islands built on a freshwater lake to grow crops

• Natural islands found in rivers used for fishing

• Large, stationary islands built on a freshwater lake for housing

Where are chinampas built?

• On the ocean

• On a freshwater lake

• In the desert

• On a mountain

What is the definition of a city-state?

• A large country with many cities

• An area that has its own government and consists of a city and the area around it

• A small village with no government

• A region ruled by multiple cities

What is a civilization?

• A group of people living in isolation

• A highly organized group of people with their own language and way of living that includes their unique cultural achievements and contributions

• A small family living in a village

• A group of animals living together

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with civilizations?

• Religion

• Cities

• Language and writing systems

• Isolation from other groups