First Americans (Slides: 5-7)

What is maize also known as?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

Which of the following crops did the first Americans grow?

• Potatoes

• Squash

• Tomatoes

• Peppers

What process began with the cultivation of squash, maize, and beans?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Weaving

What term is used to describe the first humans to live in a particular region?

• Immigrants

• Indigenous

• Tourists

• Settlers

How many Indigenous communities are there in the United States today?

• 100

• 574

• 250

• 1,000

What is another term used interchangeably with "Indigenous peoples"?

• Europeans

• Native Americans

• Asians

• Africans

Which early Indigenous society is known for creating colossal head sculptures?

• Aztecs

• Maya

• Olmecs

• Incas

What did the Maya develop that was complex and unique?

• A new language

• A writing system

• A new type of clothing

• A new type of food

Which society formed the largest empire in North American history at the time?

• Olmecs

• Maya

• Aztecs

• Incas

What did the Aztecs engineer in their capital city, Tenochtitlán?

• Underground tunnels

• Raised roads and floating gardens

• Large ships

• Tall skyscrapers