Origins of Civilization in North America: The Paleo-Americans and Their Legacy

The video explores the early human inhabitance of North America during the last ice age, focusing on the migration of Paleo-Americans, including the Clovis people. It discusses archaeological evidence such as artifacts and stone tools that provide insights into these early inhabitants. The video also covers the Archaic Period, highlighting environmental changes and how Native American groups adapted by focusing on regional plants and animals.

What significant event marked the beginning of civilization in North America?

• The discovery of America by Columbus

• The Industrial Revolution

• The arrival of the Vikings

• The last ice age

Who were the first known inhabitants of North America?

• The Mayans

• The Paleo-Americans

• The Vikings

• The Aztecs

Which group of Paleo-Americans is known to have arrived in North America around 13,000 years ago?

• The Clovis people

• The Vikings

• The Aztecs

• The Mayans

What type of evidence have archaeologists discovered to learn about the first inhabitants of North America?

• Written records

• Artifacts

• Fossilized plants

• Ancient maps

What are artifacts?

• Ancient manuscripts

• Objects made by humans that provide historical clues

• Natural rock formations

• Fossils of extinct animals

During the Archaic Period, how did the climate of North America change?

• It became warmer and drier

• It became colder and wetter

• It remained the same

• It became colder and drier

How did Native American groups adapt to the changing climate during the Archaic Period?

• They moved to Europe

• They began to focus on regional plants and animals

• They built large cities

• They stopped hunting and gathering