Unit 1-Study Guide

The map above would be most helpful for someone researching _______.

• the timeline of early human settlements.

• the population size of early human groups.

• the pathways early humans used to travel from Asia to the Americas.

• the geographical obstacles early humans encountered during migration.

Which conclusion can be made based on the above map?

• Early man settled in South America.

• Early man’s migration was slowed down by harsh climates.

• Only a small percentage of those who started the migration from Asia to the Americas made it.

• Early man had developed the technology to travel on land and water by 1500 BC.

What conclusion can be drawn from the chart regarding the lifestyle of early Indian tribes?

• Tribes in coastal areas relied heavily on agriculture.

• Geographic location influenced the diet and occupations of tribes.

• All tribes developed similar cultural practices due to shared environments.

• Tribes in the Caribbean were primarily hunter-gatherers.

According to the chart, what was a notable distinction among the early Indian tribes in the Americas?

• each tribe had unique clothing styles.

• each tribe occupied different geographical regions.

• each tribe spoke different languages.

• each tribe had distinct methods of food production.

Based on the images and your knowledge of ancient civilizations, what conclusion can be drawn about the writing systems of the Maya and Aztec?

• Both civilizations used animals as their primary writing symbols.

• The Maya and Aztec languages were identical.

• Both civilizations incorporated pictographs or symbols in their writing systems.

• The Aztec writing system was the first in Mesoamerica.

What conclusion can be made about the Aztec and Maya cultures from the images?

• The Aztec and Maya shared the same language.

• The Aztec and Maya were primarily farmers.

• The Aztec and Maya had a strong connection to water.

• The Aztec and Maya lived in desert regions.

Which ancient civilization developed agriculture using chinampas?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced understanding of astronomy and creation of a precise calendar system?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which ancient civilization is known for constructing an extensive network of roads across their empire?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization was located in the region marked by point A? Base your answer on the map and your knowledge of social studies.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca