7th Unit 6 Review

How did the geography of the Northeast influence the housing of Native Americans in that region?

• They built homes out of adobe to withstand desert climates.

• They constructed longhouses using wood from nearby forests.

• They used animal skins to build temporary shelters.

• They built homes in caves to stay cool in hot weather.

Which physical feature is located in the region where the Aztec civilization thrived?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Central Mexican Plateau

• Andes Mountains

• Great Plains

Why was astronomy important to Mayan civilization?

• It helped them develop long irrigation canals.

• It was used to align their buildings with solstices and track time.

• It enabled them to create telescopes for stargazing.

• It helped them mine gold and other resources.

What role did religion play in Aztec culture?

• Religion played a minor role in daily life.

• It was adopted from interactions with European explorers.

• Religious practices were central to their culture, including ceremonies and sacrifices.

• Religion focused solely on farming rituals.

What was the purpose of the Anasazi irrigation systems?

• To transport goods across their villages

• To grow crops in dry, desert regions

• To create reservoirs for drinking water

• To prevent flooding in their settlements

Which civilization developed a calendar and a writing system before European contact?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Mound Builders

What farming technique did the Inca use to adapt to the Andes Mountains?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Large irrigation canals

• Terraced farming

• Nomadic herding

What evidence supports the idea that regional differences produced diverse Native American cultures?

• All Native Americans lived in similar homes across the continent.

• Native Americans used resources from their environments to create unique tools, clothing, and housing.

• All Native American groups shared one language.

• Native American cultures depended entirely on European trade.

Which statement about Native American languages is true?

• Dialects within the same language often varied by region.

• All Native American languages were influenced by European explorers.

• Most Native American groups spoke the same language.

• There was no linguistic diversity among Native American groups.

Which two civilizations are best known as the "Mound Builders"?

• Adena and Hopewell

• Aztec and Inca

• Anasazi and Maya

• Seminole and Cherokee