(6th) Unit 1: Lesson 4 Quiz: Early American Civilizations

How did prehistoric people likely come to the Americas?

• By boat from Europe

• By flying over the ocean

• Across a land bridge from Asia

• By swimming along the coast

What does the term "hunter-gatherers" refer to?

• People who only farmed

• People who moved from place to place to find food

• People who only hunted large animals

• People who lived in permanent homes

What significant change occurred as the last Ice Age ended?

• People learned to domesticate animals

• People began to plant seeds and farm

• People stopped traveling

• People migrated to Europe

Where did farming in the Americas first begin?

• North America

• Mesoamerica and the Andean highlands

• The Caribbean

• The Arctic region

What was the Olmec culture known for?

• Building pyramids and colossal stone heads

• Creating the first writing system

• Developing advanced metalworking

• Establishing the first empire

Which civilization is considered the first empire in South America?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Inca

• Chavín

What were the Mound Builders known for?

• Building large stone temples

• Creating elaborate pottery

• Constructing huge mounds of earth

• Developing complex writing systems

What did the Mississippians primarily farm?

• Wheat and rice

• Corn, squash, and beans

• Fruits and nuts

• Fish and shellfish

What is one possible reason for the decline of some early American civilizations?

• They became too wealthy

• They built too many cities

• Drought or natural disasters

• They stopped trading

What major group made up the Mound Builders' culture?

• The Maya and Aztec

• The Adena and Hopewell

• The Inca and Chavín

• The Olmec and Zapotec