Civilization/Land
Name all four Indigenous/Native American civilizations before European exploration:
Maya, Aztec, Inca, Olmec
What is a source?
A source is where information, ideas, or materials come from.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
It was the exchange of goods ideas people and diseases between the Americas and Europe after Columbus came.
What impact did Europeans have on Native Americans?
Europeans brought diseases that killed many native Americans and changed their way of life.
Give an example of an artifact:
Tools, pottery, clothing, and artwork.
When did the first humans enter the Americas?
15,000 to 20,000 years ago
Provide an example of a secondary source:
textbook, documentary, etc.
Why do some people argue in favor of keeping Columbus Day?
They believe Columbus's voyages were important for history.
Were these impacts negative or positive?
The effects were mostly negative.
Define an artifact:
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
How did Native Americans adapt to their environment?
They used the land and its resources for shelter, food and tools.
Provide an example of a primary source:
diary, journal, etc.
What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans?
Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which killed many Native Americans.
What motivated European countries to explore the Americas?
They wanted new trade routes, gold, land, and to spread Christianity.
Name two famous Vikings:
Leif Erikson, Erik The Red
How did the Iroquois specifically adapt to their environment?
They built longhouses from wood farmed crops and made a government called the iroquois confederacy
Define a secondary source:
Something that talks about or explains information from a primary source. It wasn’t made during the event but looks back at it.
Why do they want to replace it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
They believe Columbus caused harm to native Americans and want to honor them instead.
Who were the first Europeans to arrive in the Americas?
The Vikings, led by Leif Erikson
Name four Native American tribes:
Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Sioux
What was the Bering Land Bridge
A land connection that let people walk from asia to north america long ago
Define a primary source:
An original record made by someone who was there.
How did Christopher Columbus view Native Americans?
He saw them as people who could be easily converted to christian and who could work for him
Name 5 famous European explorers:
Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan. Hernan Cortes, Vasco De Gama, John Cabot
What can Native American artifacts tell us about Indigenous groups?
1. How they lived (tools, pottery)
2. Their beliefs (religious items)
3. Their creativity (artwork)