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US History 1st Quarter Evaluative Assignment

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the Ice Age?
a)
A movie
b)
How many years an ice has
c)
Earth had freezing temperatures; large amounts of water froze into huge ice sheets
d)
The era following the Fire Age
2.
Why were early peoples able to use the Bering Land Bridge?
a)
They couldn't walk  on the Water Bridge
b)
They built the bridge
c)
The land bridge was previously blocked by mammoths
d)
The land bridge was exposed when ocean levels fell and so much water froze.
3.
Why did early peoples in the Americas migrated south?
a)
To vacation in Cancun
b)
Warmer climate; following herds
c)
To visit the pyramids
d)
Colder climate; following herds
4.
What is the earliest known civilization in the Americas, and where was it located?
a)
Olmec; Mesoamerica
b)
Inca; South America
c)
Aztec; Central Mexico
d)
Odinsons; Asgard
5.
How did the Aztec build such a powerful, rich state?
a)
Fierce warriors
b)
Made alliances
c)
Collected tribute, and controlled trade
d)
All of the above
6.
Which of the four civilizations discussed had temples, palaces, pyramids, and a structured society?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
d)
Olmec
7.
Which of the four civilizations discussed had large cities, was rich and powerful?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
d)
Olmec
8.
Which of the four civilizations discussed was a well-run empire?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
d)
Olmec
9.
Which of the four civilizations discussed made huge stone heads?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
d)
Olmec
10.
Just like people today, ancient peoples...
a)
had cities
b)
grew crops
c)
built highways and buildings
d)
all of the above
11.

Which theory is the most widely accepted of how the earliest Americans got here?

a)

The Land Bridge Theory

b)

The Coastal Route Theory

c)

The Pacific Crossing Theory

d)

Atlantic Crossing Theory

12.

Scientist believed humans arrived by land here:

a)

2,000-3,000 years ago

b)

20,000-30,000 years ago

c)

200,000-300,000 years ago

d)

2,000,000-3,000,000 years ago

13.

In the Pacific Coastal Route Theory, explorers from Southeast (SE) Asia may have traveled the Pacific Coast

a)

by Woolly Mammoths

b)

in hot air balloons

c)

by Uber

d)

in small boats

14.

In the Pacific Crossing Theory, explorers crossed the Pacific Ocean and settled on which continent

a)

North America

b)

Asia

c)

South America

d)

Africa

15.

In the Atlantic Crossing Theory, explores crossed the Atlantic Ocean to America; what peninsula did they come from?

a)

Siberian

b)

Iberian

c)

Antarctic

d)

Northern Bay

16.

Three of the biggest ancient American civilizations were the Aztecs, Mayans, & Incas. Which continent did the Aztecs & Mayans live on?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

17.

Of the three, which culture lived in what is now Mexico City?

a)

Incas

b)

Aztecs

c)

Mayans

d)

Vulcans

18.

What did the Spanish want from the Aztecs?

a)

Bronze

b)

Silver

c)

Gold

d)

Uranium

19.

The Incas

a)

defeated Spain in 1572

b)

were on the eastern side of South America

c)

built the first automobile

d)

capital city was in Cusco, which is now Peru

20.

What does the term "civilization" mean?

a)

When multiple countries freely trade

b)

Advanced society with a written language, government, trade, etc.

c)

First settlers of a newly discovered area of land

d)

Believing your country is superior to others

21.

What was the first civilization of the Americas?

a)

Mayans

b)

Aztecs

c)

Olmec

d)

Incas

22.

In what year did the first civilization of the Americas begin?

a)

900 AD

b)

2019 AD

c)

1500 BC

d)

1200 BC

23.

Where did the first civilization live?

a)

Mexico

b)

Canada

c)

United States

d)

Europe

24.

Which two native civilizations built pyramids, temples, and trade networks?

a)

Olmec & Inuit

b)

Mexicans & Americans

c)

Mayans & Aztecs

d)

Eskimos & Ottawans

25.

Why did the Great Plains Natives live in teepees?

a)

They were more effective than igloos

b)

They did not have resources to create stable houses

c)

They were easier to dismantle and carry

d)

The mud dried and kept heat out

26.

Pacific coast Natives ate which meat to survive?

a)

Buffalo

b)

Antelope

c)

Turkey

d)

Salmon

27.

Which of the following was NOT invented by the Eskimos?

a)

Harpoon

b)

Kayak

c)

Wheel

d)

Dogsled

28.

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

a)

Portugal

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Spain

29.
How did the first "Americans" get to North America?
a)
Explorers by boat
b)
Evolution from animals on North America
c)
Walking across ice and land
d)
Magic
30.
When they arrived, the first Americans most likely made their living as ________ . 
a)
Web Development
b)
Gathering plants
c)
Hunting Small Game (Rabbits, Deer)
d)
Hunting Big Game (Mammoths)
31.
When the climate began to change, the Ice Age ended.  What happened to the land between North America and Asia?
a)
The oceans rose and covered the land bridge
b)
It broke off and separated
c)
The bridge troll took over so no one could pass anymore
d)
It was stolen from the Americans
32.
Eventually, the earliest Americans stopped roaming and began settling in different areas across the country.  What impact does this have on demographic composition?
a)
It makes the people more diverse
b)
It makes it easier for the animals to hide
c)
It makes the people more unified
d)
It makes the people less diverse
33.
What is the biggest benefit of farming?
a)
A more reliable food supply
b)
Big green tractors
c)
More food variety
d)
Three harvests a year
34.

What were underground ceremonial chambers called?

a)

pueblos

b)

kivas

c)

totems

35.

What is it called when people trace their ancestry through their mothers?

a)

Matrilineal

b)

Patrilinieal

c)

Maternity

36.

What did Native Americans call aboveground houses made of adobe?

a)

kivas

b)

totems

c)

pueblos

37.

What was the confederation or alliance of tribes in eastern North America called?

a)

Iroquois

b)

Iroquois League

c)

Iroquois Confederation

38.

What did Native Americans call ancestors or animal spirits that were carved on tall, wooden poles?

a)

Totes

b)

Spirit Guides

c)

Totems

39.

What were cone-shaped shelters made of animal skin called?

a)

Teepees

b)

Horums

c)

Animal Huts

40.

What were the earliest inhabitants of the Americas called?

a)

Mayans

b)

The Olmec

c)

Paleo-Indians

41.

What do you call a groups common set of values and traditions, including language and government?

a)

environment

b)

culture

c)

society

42.

Native Americans arrived in present day North America by....

a)

Ship. They sailed around the world from Asia to North America

b)

Crossing the land bridge that connected Asia to North America

c)

Walking from South America. They crossed many miles of land.

d)

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

43.

What is one reason Native American tribes developed different forms of shelter?

a)

The geography of the region

b)

The relationship with surrounding Native American Tribes

c)

The interactions with European explorers

d)

The access that the Native Americans had to the Bering Land bridge.

44.

Which of the following is TRUE about the Inuits clothing?

a)

Made out of bark

b)

Made out of plants

c)

Made out of animal skin and fur

d)

Made out of clay.

45.

What kind of "houses" did the Inuits live in?

a)

brick houses

b)

mansions

c)

apartments, trailers

d)

igloos, tents made of animal hides and bones

46.

What kind of homes did the Southeastern Native Americans live in?

a)

Longhouses

b)

Pueblo's

c)

Igloos

d)

Wigwams and Earth mounds

47.

The geography and climate of the region had a huge influence on the culture of the Native Americans that inhabited that region.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Culture is

a)

having fun.

b)

the way of life of a group of people.

c)

not found in all groups of people.

d)

none of the above.

49.

Culture includes

a)

language, food, art, clothing and beliefs.

b)

health, wealth and happiness.

c)

work, work and more work.

50.

Settled groups were usually governed by

a)

a decision making group or council.

b)

the president.

c)

the principal.

d)

the boss.

51.
What does a culture include?
a)
history and government
b)
ethnic groups and geography
c)
education and language
d)
beliefs and religion
52.
Which word means to move from one place to another?
a)
nomad
b)
migrate 
c)
culture
d)
resources

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