Quiz on America's First People

Match the following groups with their historical significance.

• Known for their early exploration of North America.

• Colonists

• Settled in America seeking religious freedom.

• Pilgrims

• Established the first permanent European settlements in America.

• Vikings

• The earliest Americans known for their nomadic lifestyle.

• Hunter-gatherers

What is one of the main resources the earliest Americans depended on?

• Gold

• Natural resources

• Oil

• Electricity

The term used for the study of ancient cultures through artifacts is (a)   .

• Biology
• Archaeology
• Astronomy
• Geology

Which group of people is associated with the Arctic region?

• Inuit

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Romans

What is the significance of Cactus Hill?

• It is a modern city.

• It is an ancient archaeological site.

• It is a famous mountain.

• It is a large desert.

Match the following climates with the regions they are typically found in.

• Equatorial regions

• Hot and dry

• Desert regions

• Arctic

• Monsoon regions

• Tropical

• Polar regions

• Rainy

Which group is known for living in the Pacific Northwest?

• Inuit

• Kwakiutl

• Lakota

• Pueblo

What is a key characteristic of the Lakota people?

• They lived in igloos.

• They were nomadic.

• They built pyramids.

• They were sailors.

One way the Inuit adapted to their environment was by (a)  

• Building skyscrapers
• Farming rice
• Hunting seals
• Growing vineyards

Match the following descriptions with their focus areas.

• Exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere

• Space exploration

• Speculations about what is to come

• Future predictions

• Indigenous cultures and societies before European contact

• Modern technology

• Advancements in digital and electronic devices

• Life before 1492