measures distance on map, shows what the objects/symbols on map mean, to use
200
What is the name of the theory people think is the way people migrated from Asia to North America? Name 1 artifact that would make scientists think this.
bering Strait land bridge theory
mammoth in North America
animal fur clothing in North America
200
What is the difference between an archeologist and an anthropologist?
archeologist- digs up artifacts that reveal facts/culture of people
anthropologist- studies the culture of a group of people
200
where were the Maya and Atzec located? Inca?
Mesoamerica
South America
200
Why was the buffalo so important to the Native Americans? Which region was the buffalo most indiginous/important to?
1) used for shelter, food, clothing, and tools
2) Great Plains
200
Adobe and kiva
type of housing used by the Southwest native Americans
religious chamber
300
Describe the Bering Strait land bridge theory
The sea level dropped exposing a land bridge connecting Asia to North America....nomads followed their food to North America
300
What allow nomads to become hunter gatherers?
farming
300
What did the Inca do to create a farming environment in a mounatinous terrain?
terrace farming
300
What is 1 major result of the contact between Native Americans and Europeans?
disease
300
List 2 differences between a tepee and longhouse.
1) wood vs animal skin
2) tepee- made for nomadic hunters
3) longhouse- used for multi family purpose
400
What is the difference between an island and a peninsula? Give an example of each (in the US).
island- surrounded by 4 sides of water
peninsula- surrounded by 3 sides of water
Hawaii- island
Florida- peninsula
400
Which Native American tribes/region used irrigation to farm?
Southwest
400
List 3 reasons why a archeologist would call the Inca, Maya, and Aztec advanced civilizations.
1) architecture
2) roads and bridges
3) terrace farming
4) calander and writing system
400
What was the Iroquois League and why was it created?
5 tribes formed an alliance to protect each other against northern enemies
400
What sparked European exploration?
Crusades
500
A lake is an example of a......
landform
500
What did the spanish explorers want from the Inca, Maya and Aztec?
Gold and spreading Christianity
500
What are 2 things that all Native American/MesoAmerican civilizations had in common?
1) lived off the land
3) all objects in nature had spirits
500
List 3 different ways Native Americans passed down stories.
1) folktales and legends
2) dances
3) pictures
500
What did the Africans use to trade (3 things)? Why did Islam spread to Africa?