Mastery Peak: The First Americans

Where do historians believe the "First Americans" originally came from?

When do historians believe the "First Americans" started to arrive in North America?

• 2,000 Years Ago

• 20,000 Years Ago

• 200 Years Ago

• 200,000 Years Ago

The "First Americans" are the ancestors of this group.

Vocabulary: When a large number of people move from one place and establish a home in a new place.

How do historians believe the "First Americans" got to North America?

• They Crossed A Land Bridge Between Asia and America

• They Sailed Across The Pacific From Australia

• They Crossed A Land Bridge Between North and South America

• The Sailed Across The Atlantic From Western Europe

The land bridge between​ (a)   and North America was called (b)   and it was accessible because ocean levels 20,000 years ago were 300 feet (c)  

• Beringia
• Asia
• lower
• Oceania
• higher
• Africa
• warmer

Why do historians believe the "First Americans" began migrating into North America?

• They Were Following Large Animals Like The Mammoth

• They Were Fleeing Volcanic Eruptions In South America

• They Were Following Trade Routes Established By European Explorers

Vocabulary: The physical surroundings in a place, including the land, water, animals, plants, and climate.

Which of the following would be considered part of the "environment" in Palmdale, Ca?

• Coyotes

• Glaciers

• Swamps

Vocabulary: A people's way of life, including beliefs, language, food, and clothing.