Exploring Major Indigenous Civilizations

Which regions are explored to examine major civilizations in the learning material?

• The Great Plains, the Amazon, and the Sahara

• The Eastern Woodlands, Mesoamerica, and the Andes

• The Arctic, the Outback, and the Himalayas

• The Mediterranean, the Nile Valley, and the Gobi Desert

What aspects did the civilizations leave behind as their legacy?

• Modern technology and industrialization

• Monumental architecture, advanced agricultural systems, religious practices, and political structures

• Space exploration and digital communication

• Global trade networks and financial systems

What is the focus of the lesson described in the learning material?

• The development of modern cities

• The diversity of indigenous cultures and their interactions

• The history of European colonization

• The impact of climate change on ancient societies

What was the largest city in pre-Columbian North America built by the Mississippian culture?

• Cahokia

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

What was the purpose of the wooden structure known as Woodhenge in Cahokia?

• A defensive fortification

• An astronomical calendar

• A religious temple

• A marketplace

Which class ruled the Mississippian society?

• Merchant class

• Warrior class

• Elite class with the Great Sun

• Artisan class

What was a significant factor in the decline of Cahokia around 1300 CE?

• Invasion by European settlers

• Environmental factors and social unrest

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

What was a major center of Ancestral Puebloan civilization from 900-1150 CE?

• Mesa Verde

• Cahokia

• Chaco Canyon

• Machu Picchu

What were the Ancestral Puebloans known for in terms of architecture?

• Wooden huts

• Large multi-story buildings made of stone

• Glass skyscrapers

• Underground tunnels

What crops did the Ancestral Puebloans primarily cultivate?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas