American Culture

Which American Indian culture is known for constructing large earthen mounds for ceremonial and burial purposes?

• Inuit

• Mississippian

• Iroquois

• Pueblo

Way of living of a group of people (including language and beliefs)

• culture

• government

• nomadic

• artifact

How have American Indians contributed to American culture through art?

• through writing stories

• through serving in the military

• through creating intricate pieces of jewelry or pottery

• through starring in movies

What is the significance of the Three Sisters in American Indian agriculture?

• They are three types of medicinal herbs

• They are three staple crops: corn, beans, and squash

• They are three types of hunting tools

• They are three sacred animals

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Which American scientist is known for the theory of relativity?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Niels Bohr

• Galileo Galilei

What is the primary focus of cultural anthropology in American science?

• Studying human evolution

• Analyzing cultural artifacts

• Understanding cultural behaviors and beliefs

• Examining ancient civilizations

Which American innovation significantly impacted global communication?

• The telephone

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The airplane

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What scientific principle is demonstrated by the American tradition of Thanksgiving turkey cooking?

• Photosynthesis

• Thermodynamics

• Genetic mutation

• Electromagnetism

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Which American scientist is credited with the discovery of the polio vaccine?

• Louis Pasteur

• Alexander Fleming

• Jonas Salk

• Marie Curie

What is the significance of the American space program in scientific research?

• It led to the discovery of new continents

• It advanced our understanding of the universe

• It improved agricultural techniques

• It developed new musical instruments