The 1st American Civilization
What year did Columbus arrive in the New World?
1492
These Indians are known for their totem poles.
West Coast Tribes
True of False
The 13th century city of Cahokia was larger than 13th century London.
True
Who is the best known of the Viking adventurers?
Leif Ericson
Although Columbus was Italian, he sailed for which country?
Spain
What is the current day name of the place Christopher Columbus 1st arrived?
The Bahamas
Which region had tribes known for their mounds?
The woodlands.
True or False
American Indians had no form of religious beliefs.
False
When is it believe that the 1st Europeans visited the Americas?
In 1,000 AD
Who did Columbus try to persuade to finance his expedition before sailing for Spain?
The Portuguese.
Why were the 1st Americans called Indians?
Columbus thought he was in the East Indies.
This group were considered expert architects and masons. They made their houses out with adobe.
The Southwest Indians.
What is the belief that spirits live in natural forces and objects in nature, called?
Animism
What triggered Europeans readiness to explore?
Advances in science and technology allowed for better ships to be designed.
What was the name of Columbus's 3 ships?
Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria.
What is the term for Indians who were constantly on the move in search of game and wild plants?
Nomadic
This group hunted buffalo on the prairies between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
The Plains Indians.
What kept the American Indians from developing land to the extent that Europeans did?
Their religion beliefs.
What was the main focus of early exploration?
Finding new routes to the far east (Orient).
Who was one of the 1st explorers to suggest that Columbus had found a "New World?"
Amerigo Vespucci
In Central and South America, which 3 groups of Indians built large civilizations before the Europeans arrived?
The Mayas, Aztecs and Incas.
This group lived between the Rocky Mountains and the mountains farther west.
The Great Basin and Plateau Indians.
What is one reason for the fall of Cahokia?
The depletion of natural resources.
Why were merchants and monarchs willing to search for new trade routes?
Profit!!!
On his 1st voyage to the New World, when did Columbus 1st set sail and when did he see land?
Set sail in August of 1492 and saw land on October 12, 1492.