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Characteristics of a Civilization MP1 BM

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hunter-gatherer Native American tribes hunted and gathered because...

a)

they didn't like to grow crops.

b)

they didn't have enough land.

c)

they didn't have the nutrient rich soil needed to farm.

d)

they never settled and always traveled where the food was.

2.

Native American tribes who settled on land and built homes in a specific area...

a)

only hunted and gathered for their food.

b)

hunted, fished, gathered and grew food on their farms.

c)

only ate meat and hunted for their food.

d)

only ate vegetables grown on their farms.

3.

What type of map is this?

a)

Historical Map

b)

Political Map

c)

Climate Map

d)

Population Map

4.

The Great Plains Native Americans

a)

lived on the east coast and were successful fishermen.

b)

lived in the southwest desert and were known a cliff dwellers.

c)

had floating gardens in what is modern day Mexico.

d)

followed their food and hunted buffalo.

5.

The Inuit only ate fish and wild animals because...

a)

the didn't care for vegetables.

b)

they had a wise variety of fish to choose from.

c)

their soil wasn't conducive for growing crops.

d)

the snowy land gave them a wide variety of animals to choose from.

6.

The Inuit built igloos to...

a)

stay warm during the winter.

b)

stay warm during the summer.

c)

make their life easier.

d)

have a place to stay while hunting and gathering.

7.

The Houma tribe had a variety of foods to choose from because...

a)

they lived in an area with a dry rocky climate.

b)

followed their food as hunter-gatherers.

c)

they traded with other tribes.

d)

they were near a large water supply and had nutrient rich soil.

8.

Which native american region was able to make pottery due to their large supply of clay?

a)

Northwest

b)

Northeast

c)

SouthEast

d)

Southwest

9.

Mound Builders of the Southeast used their mounds for which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!

a)

Spiritual Ceremonies

b)

Buffalo trap

c)

Burial Site

d)

Planned Infrastructure (Houses)

10.

Hernan Cortes wanted to conquer the Aztec Empire because

a)

he wanted to play their ballgame.

b)

he realized how advanced they were and wanted what they had.

c)

he wanted the Aztecs to go back to Europe with him.

d)

he wanted their cacoa beans.

11.

Corn and buffalo were sacred to the Native Americans because

a)

they were believed to have magical powers.

b)

they were the leaders of the tribe.

c)

they were used for food and survival.

d)

they were being hunted by the Native Americans.

12.

What were some of the major accomplishments of the Inca Civilization?

a)

They were wealthy, built large cities, conquered lands and developed a government and roads.

b)

They built pyramids and made the wheels to travel through the mountains.

c)

They created a written language of symbols and pictographs.