Early American Civilizations and Their Environment

What is one way the Hopi adapted to their environment?

• By building homes from ice

• By using special systems to water their crops

• By following buffalo for food

• By living in the forest

What is the main purpose of following buffalo for the Plains Indians?

• Food, clothes, and shelter

• Entertainment

• Sports

• Travel

What is one characteristic of early human settlements in the Americas?

• Shared cultures with customs, beliefs, and languages

• Lack of organization and government

• Refusal to adapt to different environments

• A nomadic lifestyle with no permanent homes

What is one example of a complex society or civilization in the Western Hemisphere?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Inca Empire

• Han Dynasty

Fill in the blank: Complex societies in the Western Hemisphere adapted to their environment by ______ and modifying it.

• A) ignoring

• B) destroying

• C) adapting

• D) avoiding

What is a key feature of a political organization in an empire?

• Lack of leadership

• Conquering other regions

• Isolation from others

• No job specialization

Which of the following is not a characteristic of early human settlements in the Americas?

• A) Shared cultures

• B) Lack of organization

• C) Nomadic lifestyle

• D) Permanent homes

Which civilization had a hieroglyphic writing system?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Both Maya and Aztec

• Neither Maya nor Aztec

Which of the following is a shared characteristic of both the Maya and Aztec civilizations?

• A) Advanced knowledge of astronomy

• B) Hieroglyphic writing system

• C) Practice of sacrifice

• D) Strict social hierarchy

Which civilization is known for building impressive cities?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Both Maya and Aztec

• Neither Maya nor Aztec