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American Civilizations

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What civilization used canals and dams to collect water, built multi-storied buildings along cliff walls, and created intricate baskets and jewelry?

a)

Anasazi

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Mayan

2.

Why did the Spanish explorers refer to the Indians (Native Americans) of the Southwest as Pueblos?

a)

They named them after their language

b)

They named them after their dwellings (homes)

c)

They named them after their location

d)

They named them after their type of address

3.

This picture shows the housing of one of the civilizations in North America before the Europeans arrived. Which Native American group would have lived in this place?

a)

Adena

b)

Anasazi

c)

Hopewell

d)

Mississippi

4.

How were the Anasazi tribe able to survive in North America despite the lack of rainfall?

a)

They traded a lot with the local tribes.

b)

They were able to develop plant growth without the need for water.

c)

They learned to use the system of irrigation with dams and ditches.

d)

They traveled to the ocean and brought water back by foot.

5.

The Anasazi of Chaco Canyon are ancestors to which present day Native American tribe?

a)

Alqonquin

b)

Sioux

c)

Pueblo

d)

Cherokee

6.

Which two Native American civilizations are known as the "Mound Builders"?

a)

The Oneida and the Seminole

b)

The Hopi and the Adena

c)

The Anasazi and the Aztec

d)

The Adena and the Hopewell

7.

The Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippians are best known for what unique aspect of their culture?

a)

They were strong warriors who conquered other tribes.

b)

They were nomadic.

c)

They created totem poles.

d)

They built large mounds.

8.

What was the significance of the Adena earthwork mounds?

a)

They were observatories.

b)

They were burial mounds.

c)

They were learning centers.

d)

They were family dwellings (homes).

9.

What was one similarity between the Eastern Woodlands, the Mississippians, and the Anasazi that ultimately led to the establishment of successful civilizations?

a)

mound building

b)

Use of adobes for housing

c)

war-like cultures

d)

reliance on agriculture

10.

What Native American group most likely built the structure shown in the picture?

a)

Adena

b)

Anasazi

c)

Inca

d)

Mayan

11.

Where in the United States did the Anasazi live?

a)

Southwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Southest

d)

Florida

12.

Which one of these civilizations was best known for building mounds?

a)

Anasazi

b)

Hopewell

c)

Iroquois

d)

Lakota

13.

Which one of these civilizations did human sacrifices?

a)

Anasazi

b)

Hopewll

c)

Adena

d)

Maya