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100

The earliest prehistoric people, the Paleo People, lived during this time.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

100

The earliest prehistoric people.

Paleo People

100

Something existing before history was written down

Prehistoric

100

Why do you think it is important to learn about the culture of Wisconsin's Early People?

Possible answer: It is important to learn about the culture of the earliest people of Wisconsin because it helps us connect to the past and learn how people once lived. 

200

The Archaic People lived after the Paleo People around this time.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

200

This group of people built thousands of mounds in Wisconsin.

Mound Builders

200
A scientist that studies ancient artifacts, like Indiana Jones.

Archaeologists

200

How is your life both similar to and different from an Early People child?

Examples: SAME - did chores, helped their families, played games, learned from their elders... DIFFERENT - helped their families by learning how to hunt using arrowheads, they were nomadic, they did not go to school

300

The Oneota, who may have been descendants of the people who lived at Aztalan, lived during this time.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

300

They used copper for many goods.

Old Copper Culture

300

Items left by people from long ago that archaeologists study.

Artifacts

300

Why are most of the effigy mounds in Wisconsin located in the Southeast and Southwest parts of the state?

Because there are more rivers located there, which makes for easier travel. 

400

The Old Copper Culture people lived around this time.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

400

These prehistoric people lived after the Paleo People. 

Archaic People

400

Wandering from place to place to find food.

Nomadic

400

Name three ways the earliest people used their natural environment to meet their basic needs. 

Examples: used all parts of the animals that were hunted for food, tools, clothing, and shelter... used plants and trees to make baskets and canoes... used rocks for weapons... relied on wild plants for food

500

The Mound Builders, like the people at Aztalan, lived around this time.

A. 13,000-7,000 B.C.

B. 8,000-500 B.C.

C. 1,000-500 B.C.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

E. 1,100-1,400 A.D.

D. 100 B.C. - 1,300 A.D.

500

The Oneota may be the ___________ of the people that lived at Aztalan.

Descendants or people related to a certain group of people that came before them. 

500
Snakes, thunderbirds, bears, and deer are all examples of different forms _________ mounds can be shaped like. 

Effigy

500

Which parts of Wisconsin have the most effigy mounds?

A. Northeast & Southeast

B. Southeast & Southwest

C. Northwest & Southwest

D. Northeast and Northwest

B. Southeast & Southwest