First Inhabitants and Prehistoric Colorado

The video explores the history of American Indians in Colorado, focusing on prehistoric and archaic periods. It discusses the timeline of events, migration theories, and archaeological evidence of early inhabitants. The video also delves into the origins of the term 'Indians' and the identity of native peoples.

What is the name of the largest stone dwelling found in Mesa Verde National Park?

• Cliff Palace

• Stone House

• Mesa Verde Mansion

• Rock Shelter

What is the significance of the year 12,900 BC in the context of Colorado's history?

• The arrival of the first Europeans

• The beginning of the prehistoric era

• The construction of Mesa Verde

• The end of the Archaic period

Who were the first inhabitants of Colorado?

• Archaic Indians

• Paleo-Indians

• Modern Native Americans

• European settlers

What does the term 'prehistoric' refer to?

• The time after the invention of writing

• The time before written history

• The modern era

• The medieval period

What key terms are essential to understand the prehistoric era in Colorado?

• Modern, Ancient, Medieval, Prehistoric

• Archaic, Modern, Paleo, Medieval

• Archaic, Native, Paleo, Prehistoric

• European, Native, Paleo, Modern

How did many scientists believe the first natives arrived in North America?

• By flying in primitive aircraft

• By walking from South America

• By sailing from Europe

• By crossing the Bering Strait land bridge

What evidence do archaeologists use to study the first inhabitants of Colorado?

• Photographs

• Modern tools

• Paintings on canyon walls and archaeological artifacts

• Written records

What does the term 'prehistoric' mean?

• In the modern era

• During the medieval period

• After the invention of writing

• Before the invention of writing

Who is believed to have first called the natives 'Indians'?

• Leif Erikson

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

What does the term 'natives' mean in the context of Native Americans?

• People originating from a specific place

• People who migrated recently

• People from Europe

• People from Asia