New World Technology Before Columbus

The video explores the technological advancements of pre-Colombian Indigenous peoples in the Americas. It covers housing innovations like the Anasazi apartment blocks, igloos, tepees, and wigwams. The video also discusses infrastructure projects such as aqueducts and roads, as well as the domestication of plants and animals. Additionally, it highlights food and material innovations, including chocolate, chewing gum, and rubber. The video aims to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples being primitive and showcases their sophisticated civilizations.

What is a notable architectural achievement of the Anasazi people?

• Underground tunnels

• Stone pyramids

• Ancient apartment blocks

• Wooden longhouses

Which Indigenous group is known for constructing igloos?

• Anasazi

• Inuit

• Aztec

• Maya

What is the primary advantage of a tepee?

• It can be set up or taken down quickly

• It is made of stone

• It is waterproof

• It is fireproof

What infrastructure did the Chimu and Moche people develop?

• Canals

• Railroads

• Aqueducts

• Bridges

Which city was known for its extensive use of aqueducts?

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

Which animal was domesticated by the Andean people for wool and carrying goods?

• Horse

• Elephant

• Llama

• Buffalo

What was one of the first uses of rubber by Indigenous peoples?

• Creating rubber balls

• Making shoes

• Building houses

• Crafting tools