Illinois Before European Contact

When did the first Native Americans likely migrate to North America from Asia?

• 5,000-10,000 years ago

• 15,000-20,000 years ago

• 25,000-30,000 years ago

• 35,000-40,000 years ago

What natural formation allowed humans to migrate from Asia to North America?

• Ice Bridge

• Land Bridge

• Water Bridge

• Mountain Bridge

What is the name given to the first Americans?

• Paleo-Indians

• Meso-Indians

• Neo-Indians

• Archaeo-Indians

Which culture inhabited Illinois from approximately 600-1,400 AD?

• Anasazi

• Mississippian

• Iroquois

• Aztec

What are some possible reasons for the disappearance of the Mississippian culture?

• Earthquakes and floods

• Disease, war, and drought

• Invasion by Europeans

• Famine and volcanic eruptions

What was the largest Native American settlement north of Meso-America?

• Cahokia

• Albany

• Kincaid

• Lewistown

How many inhabitants did Cahokia have at its peak?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 60,000

What was the primary agricultural product grown by the Cahokia settlers?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

What was the purpose of the mounds built by the Mississippians?

• Residential housing

• Worship and burial sites

• Military fortifications

• Trade centers

Which mound at Cahokia is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza at its base?

• King's Mound

• Queen's Mound

• Monks Mound

• Priest's Mound