TOEFL READING PRACTICE: NATIVE AMERICANS

 What does the text suggest was the primary reason Native Americans migrated from Asia to North America?

• A. They were looking for new places to settle.

• B. They were following herds of animals for food.

• C. They were escaping the colder climate of Asia.

• D. They were seeking new types of crops to grow.

2. What does the phrase "Bering Land Bridge" refer to in the passage?

• A. A method used by Native Americans to travel on water.

• B. A bridge built by Native Americans to cross to Alaska.

• C. A land connection between Asia and Alaska during the Ice Age.

• D. An ancient trail used by animals to migrate.

  
  

3. Why does the text mention that Native Americans "had been adapting to their environments"?

• A. To explain how they survived in different landscapes.

• B. To show they relied on European assistance.

• C. To demonstrate that they didn’t know how to farm.

• D. To indicate they preferred living near rivers.

4. Which of the following best describes the type of communities some Native Americans built?

• A. Large, advanced cities.

• B. Farming villages only.

• C. Small nomadic camps exclusively.

• D. Large religious centers.

5. The phrase “had not built immunity” suggests that Native Americans:

• A. hadn’t learned how to treat illnesses.

• B. were unable to recover quickly from European diseases.

• C. didn’t know about immunity systems.

• D. didn’t get sick before the Europeans arrived.

6. What does the word "settled" most likely mean in the context, “they had already settled in different areas across the continent”?

• A. Resumed fighting.

• B. Built temporary shelters.

• C. Established permanent homes.

• D. Searched for new lands.

7. Which of the following was a consequence of the Europeans' arrival in North America?

• A. Native Americans adopted European customs quickly.

• B. New goods and animals were introduced.

• C. Native American traditions disappeared completely.

• D. The European population decreased dramatically.

8. Based on the passage, which of the following best describes Native American societies before European arrival?

• A. Dependent on European technology.

• B. Nomadic and lacking structure.

• C. Complex, with unique cultural developments.
  

• D. Focused solely on large urban centers.