Cultural Evolution of Native Americans in Georgia

The video, presented by Lexi Jones, explores the evolution of Native American cultures in Georgia, focusing on four main periods: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian. Each culture is characterized by its unique lifestyle, tools, and advancements, from the nomadic Paleo hunters to the horticultural Mississippians. The video highlights the progression from large game hunting to settled village life and agricultural practices.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four cultural periods of Native Americans in Georgia?

• Neolithic

• Paleo

• Archaic

• Woodland

What was the primary hunting tool used by the Paleo culture?

• Bow and arrow

• Atlatl

• Spears

• Traps

How did the Archaic culture improve their hunting techniques?

• By using traps

• By using bows and arrows

• By inventing the atlatl

• By domesticating animals

What significant change occurred in the lifestyle of the Woodland culture?

• They began using the atlatl

• They started living in villages

• They became nomadic

• They relied solely on fishing

Which innovation is attributed to the Woodland culture?

• The bow and arrow

• The plow

• The atlatl

• The spear

What was the primary food source for the Mississippian culture?

• Hunting large game

• Gathering wild fruits

• Horticulture

• Fishing