Vocabulary
a person who moves from place to place, often in search of food
What is a nomad.
In order to farm the mountainous lands, had to cut terraces into the steep slopes.
Who are the Inca
Descendants of this civilization still live today in parts of Mexico and Central America
What is the Maya
This group built dwellings in the walls of steep cliffs for protection and to defend themselves against attack.
What is the Ancient Puebloans?
the movement of people into a new area
What is migration
This was one of the largest cliff dwellings built by the Ancient Puebloans to defend themselves and offer protection from winter weather
What is Mesa Verde
Who was in charge of choosing delegates to serve on the Grand Council of the Iroquois
Who are the Iroquois women
Built a great pyramid shaped earthwork known as Monks Mound.
Who are the Mississippians?
a people's shared values, beliefs, traditions, and behaviors
What is culture
Which of these Native American groups lived in the northernmost part of North America? a. the Hopewell b. the Olmec c. the Mayas d. the Inuit
What is d. the Inuit
The Iroquois formed the Great Peace, which was an alliance they named this
What is the Iroquois League
This group settled the frigid lands at the northernmost part of North America near the Arctic Ocean.
Who are the Inuit?
A highly developed society
What is civilization
Which of the following BEST explains why early Native Americans spread throughout North America? a. They wanted to find a sea route to Asia. b. Before they started farming, they followed animal herds across the continent. c. They were fleeing the Vikings, who had come to conquer North America.
What is b. Before they started farming, they followed animal herds across the continent.
The Hohokam lived in the deserts of Arizona and used this to bring water to their crops.
What is irrigation
True or False: The European Explorers arrived in North America before the Native Americans.
What is false
These groups formed federations and had formal law codes. (hint: 2 different groups)
Who were the Cherokee and the Iroquois?
a society that is ruled by religious leaders
What is theocracy
Their capital city was named Tenochtitlan
Who are the Aztecs
This animal was central to the lives of the Plains people and it helped to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and weaponry.
What is buffalo
True or False The role of men in "the government of the league of the Iroquois" was to settle disputes among the various people.
What is True.
These groups had to travel in search of food and hunted and gathered small game, pine nuts, and juniper berries.(hint-2 groups)
Who are the Ute and Shoshone?