Quiz on Early Human Societies and Cultural Practices

Sadie, Kanen, and Theo are on an exciting Arctic adventure when they stumble upon a gigantic, slow-moving sheet of ice. What is this incredible natural wonder called?

• a glacier

• dry farming

• a totem pole

• a hogan

Blake, Eddie, and Theo are on an epic adventure through ancient ruins when they discover a glowing scroll! The scroll challenges them: What does the term "civilization" refer to?

• A method of supplying dry land with water

• A population whose people share systems of trade, art, religion, and science

• A special feast where guests receive gifts

• A sled that is dragged by people or animals

Vivian, George, and Kinley are teaming up to build a cool house in the desert. They want to use adobe, just like people have for centuries! Can you guess what adobe is made of?

• Ice and snow

• Wood and metal

• Mud and straw

• Shells and beads

Blake, Abbie, and Jack are invited to a mysterious celebration in a Pacific Northwest village. At this exciting event, guests are delighted with surprise gifts! What is this special type of gathering called?

• slash and burn

• a potlatch

• a pow wow

• a birthday party

Sadie, Teddy, and Alex are on an exciting adventure across the Great Plains when they stumble upon a mysterious structure. Can you help them discover what a teepee is?

• A carved log painted with symbols

• A cone-shaped home made with long poles covered with animal hides

• A sled that is dragged by people or animals

• A special feast at which the guests receive gifts

Stella, Ethan, and Hudson are working together on a school project about farming traditions from around the world. They stumble upon the term "slash-and-burn farming" in an old book. Can you help them solve the mystery and figure out what this farming method is all about?

• A method of painting symbols on logs

• A type of farming where trees are cut or slashed to allow sunlight to reach the land

• A special feast at which the guests receive gifts

• A method of supplying dry land with water

Ella, Teddy, and Kinley are on an exciting adventure at the museum when they come across a tall, colorful object. Can you help them figure out: What is a totem pole?

• A sled that is dragged by people or animals

• A carved log that is painted with symbols, called totems

• A dome-shaped home made of wood

• A method of supplying dry land with water

Dottie, Vivian, and Teddy were exploring the beach when they stumbled upon something shiny and beautiful buried in the sand. It turned out to be an item once treasured by Native Americans for trading and storytelling. What amazing discovery did they make?

• feathers

• wampum

• turquoise

• conch shells

Theo, Stella, and Hudson are on a history adventure! They stumble upon the word "clans." Can you help them solve the mystery and figure out what clans are?

• Groups of families that share the same ancestor

• A type of farming method

• A carved log painted with symbols

• A special feast at which the guests receive gifts

Eddie, Theo, and Kinley are on a history adventure! While exploring, they discover a mysterious group called the Iroquois Confederacy. Can you help them solve the mystery and figure out what it was?

• a group from the Southwest

• Organization of 5 Native American groups to maintain peace among themselves

• Native American government ruled by a chief

• a war tribe