Early Settlers and Their Challenges

Early Settlers and Their Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores three fascinating fields: neuroscience, cosmology, and anthropology. It delves into the history of early human settlers in the Americas, discussing recent discoveries that suggest humans arrived much earlier than previously thought. The challenges in finding evidence due to rising sea levels and the adaptability of these early settlers are highlighted. The video also covers the Olmec civilization's influence and the migration patterns of early humans, supported by genetic studies. These settlers are celebrated as true adventurers, having traveled vast distances from Asia to the Americas.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fascinating fields of study mentioned in the introduction?

Neuroscience

Cosmology

Anthropology

Geology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which field of study focuses on the brain and mind?

Anthropology

Cosmology

Neuroscience

Geology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery has changed the understanding of when the first Native Americans arrived?

They arrived 30,000 years ago.

They arrived 15,000 to 25,000 years ago.

They arrived 10,000 years ago.

They arrived 5,000 years ago.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major challenge in studying early settlers in the Western Hemisphere?

Hostile weather conditions

Inaccessibility of remote areas

Rising sea levels covering potential sites

Lack of written records

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor that has made it difficult to find more information about early settlers?

Inaccurate historical records

Lack of interest in research

Destruction of sites by natural disasters

Few remains and tools left behind

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did early settlers differ from the Olmec civilization?

They built large cities.

They were primarily hunters and gatherers.

They developed advanced agriculture.

They had a written language.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization is considered one of the first to build cities in Mexico?

Olmec

Inca

Aztec

Maya

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