Ancient American Civilizations Overview

Ancient American Civilizations Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores ancient civilizations across the Americas, highlighting their celestial alignments, unique systems of science, art, and writing, and the accumulated knowledge over thousands of years. It discusses the shared beliefs that connect these civilizations and their relevance to the present. The video invites viewers to discover a new perspective on Native America, premiering on PBS.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of the ancient buildings in the Americas?

They are underwater.

They are celestially aligned.

They are made of gold.

They are invisible.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the unique systems developed by ancient American civilizations?

Systems of science, art, and writing.

Systems of global trade.

Systems of magic and sorcery.

Systems of modern technology.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the knowledge of these civilizations been accumulated?

Over decades.

Over hundreds of years.

Over millions of years.

Over thousands of years.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What connects the ancient civilizations of the Americas?

Shared knowledge and beliefs.

A common language.

A single ruler.

A unified currency.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new perspective is introduced in the video?

A new view of European history.

A new view of Native America.

A new view of African tribes.

A new view of Asian cultures.