Land Bridge Theory
What is the name of the land Bridge that once connected Asia and North America
Beringia
What is a map tool that explains the symbols on a map?
A map key/legend
Who were the first people to live in North America?
Native Americans
What goods were often traded on the Silk Road?
Silk, Spices, Goods
What is exploration?
Traveling to learn about new places.
During which time period did the land Bridge exist?
The Ice Age
What imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
Why did Native American tribes live differently in different regions?
Because of climate, land, and available resources
What was the Silk Road?
A group of trade routes
Name one reason explorers wanted to travel to new lands.
Trade, wealth, land, resources, new routes.
Why do scientists believe people crossed the land Bridge?
To find food/follow animals/find better living conditions
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
Name one way Native Americans used natural resources.
Food, clothing, shelter, tools
What continents did the Silk Road connect?
Europe and Asia
Where were explorers hoping to find faster routes to?
Asia
What continents did the land Bridge connect?
Asia and North America
Which map tool shows distance on a map?
Scale
What is a group of people with shared customs and traditions called?
A culture
How did the land Bridge help people move?
It allowed people to walk from Asia to North America
What invention helped explorers travel farther across oceans?
The compass, Improved ships, other improved navigational tools
How did the melting ice at the end of the Ice Age affect the land Bridge?
It flooded and disappeared.
If a place is west of New York, which direction would you travel to get there?
West
Why did some Native American tribes move while others stayed in one place?
Food sources, seasons, environment
Why was the Silk Road important to the development to civilizations?
It helped people trade, learn from each other, and share ideas
How is the Age of Exploration connected to the Silk Road?
Explorers wanted new trade routes because land routes were slow or dangerous.