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WorksheetsEvolution of Native American Cultures
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Of what material were MOST of the tools of the Paleo people made?
a)
stone
b)
flint
c)
copper
d)
wood
2.
The oldest known Native American culture in North America was the
a)
Archaic culture.
b)
Mississippian culture.
c)
Paleo culture.
d)
Woodland culture.
3.
Why were so few Paleo sites in Georgia?
a)
Remains from the "Old Stone Age" have been destroyed by natural forces.
b)
The nomadic Paleo Indians did not leave any artifacts in any one place.
c)
Paleo sites were often looted by cultural groups that came after them.
d)
Paleo Indians lived primarily in western states, not in Georgia.
4.
Why have few Paleo artifacts been found in any one place?
a)
Few people lived during that time.
b)
People did not leave any artifacts.
c)
Artifacts disappeared over time.
d)
People moved frequently.
5.
What people were the FIRST to use the atlatl?
a)
Archaic
b)
Mississippian
c)
Paleo
d)
Woodland
6.
During which prehistoric period did large game become extinct?
a)
Archair
b)
Mississippian
c)
Paleo
d)
Woodland
7.
Why did the Archaic people move frequently?
a)
to locate farmland
b)
to find enough food
c)
to trade with others
d)
to find secure shelter
8.
During which prehistoric period did horticulture begin?
a)
Archaic
b)
Mississippian
c)
Paleo
d)
Woodland
9.
Which people were the FIRST to make and use pottery.
a)
Archaic
b)
Mississippian
c)
Paleo
d)
Woodland
10.
Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements? The Indians...
a)
began to cultivate plants.
b)
had abundant large game.
c)
followed herds of large animals.
d)
wanted to band together for protection.
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