Ancient North American Civilizations

Joel Norton reviews 'Ancient Civilizations of North America' by Edwin Barnhart, highlighting the course's exploration of native cultures through modern archaeology. He praises Barnhart's engaging delivery and discusses key topics like Poverty Point and the Iroquois Confederation. Norton shares personal reflections, noting the course's focus on archaeology and its ability to challenge historical myths. He encourages viewers to explore the course and engage with his channel.

Who is the lecturer of the course 'Ancient Civilizations of North America'?

• Audible Courses

• Maya Exploration

• Edwin Barnhart

• Joel Norton

What has modern archaeology helped us understand about ancient North American cultures?

• Their myths and legends

• Their true stories and achievements

• Their language and scripts

• Their decline and fall

Which ancient city is known as the first city of North America?

• Iroquois

• Maya City

• Poverty Point

• Cuyahoga

What was the Iroquoian Confederation known for?

• Building the largest city

• Creating extensive trade routes

• Developing written language

• Being the first democracy

What aspect of the course did the narrator find particularly fascinating?

• The length of the lectures

• The archaeological aspects

• The modern history of North America

• The focus on medieval history

What did the narrator learn about the origins of some South American people?

• They have birthmarks similar to those in Mongolia

• They originated from Africa

• They were the first to develop democracy

• They built the first city in North America

What rating did the narrator give to the course?

• 4 out of 5 stars

• 2 out of 5 stars

• 5 out of 5 stars

• 3 out of 5 stars

What is a key focus of the course according to the narrator?

• The political history of North America

• The economic systems of ancient cultures

• The archaeological discoveries

• The religious beliefs of ancient peoples

What did the narrator find surprising about Native American history?

• Their trade routes

• Their advanced technology

• Their first democracy

• Their written language

What does the narrator suggest about the course for those interested in American history?

• It is too detailed

• It lacks depth

• It is not worth the time

• It is highly educational