Adena Culture and Contributions in Ancient Ohio

The video explores the Adena, the first farmers in Ohio, who lived in simple homes and used stone tools. They created pottery and jewelry, and their culture included mound building. The Adena had no written language, but their legacy is evident in the mounds they left behind. Their culture, which began around 1000 B.C., involved trade and was led by a Shaman. Villages were often located near rivers. The video highlights the Adena's impact on Ohio's history and their cultural practices.

What were the Adena people known for in Ohio?

• Inventing the wheel

• Building large cities

• Being the first farmers

• Writing extensive records

What type of tools did the Adena use?

• Metal tools

• Wooden tools

• Stone tools

• Plastic tools

What did the Adena people build in Ohio?

• Mounds

• Bridges

• Skyscrapers

• Castles

Who led the religious practices in the developed culture?

• The King

• The Priest

• The Shaman

• The Chief

Where were the villages built in the well-developed culture?

• In the desert

• In caves

• Near rivers

• On mountain tops