Journey Through Native American History and Culture

The video covers the migration of early humans to the Americas via the Bering Land Bridge, leading to the development of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. It highlights the adaptation of these civilizations to their environments and the diverse lifestyles of Native Americans in North America, emphasizing their shared values and the formation of the Iroquois confederacy.

What natural phenomenon allowed the first humans to migrate from Asia to the Americas?

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A large storm

• The Bering Land Bridge

What term describes the lifestyle of the Paleo-Indians as they moved southward?

• Sedentary

• Agricultural

• Nomadic

• Industrial

Which civilization was known for its advanced calendar and hieroglyphics?

• Iroquois

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

What was a significant agricultural innovation of the Aztecs?

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Chinampas

• Irrigation canals

Which civilization was the largest and known for its terrace farming?

• Iroquois

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

What type of homes were commonly used by Native Americans in the modern-day US?

• Stone castles

• Longhouses

• Igloos

• Mud huts

What were the 'three sisters' grown by Native Americans?

• Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers

• Corn, beans, squash

• Rice, millet, sorghum

• Wheat, barley, oats

What was the primary belief system of Native American tribes?

• Agnostic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Monotheistic

What was the Iroquois Confederacy known for?

• Being a nomadic group

• Being a single tribe

• Uniting under war

• Uniting under peace

What symbol represented the Iroquois Confederacy?

• A bear

• A wampum belt

• A feather

• A totem pole