Chapter 1 Test Review - Early American Cultures

Scientists and historians think that many people migrated to North America using a ____________ bridge.

• stone

• land

• ice

• wooden

The first Americans moved south in search of ___________ climates.

• colder

• wetter

• warmer

• drier

Some ways that American Indians changed the environment included digging canals to transport water and clearing the _______ for better hunting.

• mountains

• rivers

• forests

• deserts

The Inuit lived in a cold climate by the __________ which they relied on for whales, seals and other animals.

• mountains

• desert

• ocean

• forest

The Inuit people lived in igloos, hunted whales, and used ___________ to fish.

• nets

• spears

• traps

• bows

The Mound Builders lived in a mild climate by ________________.

• the ocean

• rivers

• mountains

• forests

The people of the Southwest lived in cliff houses, used _________________ to water crops, and ate vegetables.

• wells

• irrigation

• rainfall

• buckets

Which of the following is an example of how American Indians adapted to their environment?

• Building skyscrapers

• Digging canals to transport water

• Using cars for travel

• Planting only one type of crop

Why did the first Americans move south after arriving in North America?

• To find gold

• To escape enemies

• To search for warmer climates

• To build cities

How did the Inuit people use their environment to survive?

• By farming wheat

• By hunting whales and seals

• By mining for coal

• By raising cattle