Early Civilizations in the Americas

What was a significant factor in determining where Indigenous people lived?

• Political boundaries

• Regional climates and local food supplies

• Trade routes

• Availability of gold

What did Mesoamerican religions consider reality to be?

• A conflict between opposites

• A harmonious balance

• A single entity

• An illusion

Which civilization's religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Inca

• Olmec

• Egyptian

• Roman

What role did the shaman play in Indigenous communities?

• Leader of the tribe

• Interpreter of nature and director of rituals

• Warrior and protector

• Builder and craftsman

What did the leadership in Indigenous communities help decide?

• The location of new settlements

• The selection of leaders and governance

• The design of clothing

• The timing of festivals

What happened if men wanted to divorce in some Indigenous cultures?

• They stayed in the same home

• They moved into their wives' homes

• They had to move out and fend for themselves

• They took over the home

What could an athletic female hunter be considered in a tribe?

• A leader

• A two-spirit member

• A warrior

• A teacher

What did Indigenous women generally manage?

• Hunting

• Food for their family

• Building homes

• Trading

When did the Maya civilization begin?

• Around 3000 B.C.E.

• Around 2000 B.C.E.

• Around 1000 B.C.E.

• Around 500 B.C.E.

What evidence did historians find that suggested drought in the Maya civilization?

• Ancient maps

• Cave examinations

• Old manuscripts

• Stone carvings