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100

True or False? The Paleo-Indians hunted deer.

False. The Paleo-Indians hunted mammoths

100

What weapon did the Archiac introduce?

They introduced the Atlatl.

100
True or False? The Adena Indians were the "first farmers"
True. The Adena are considered the first farmers.
100

True or False. The Hopewell traded with other civilizations 

True. Hopewell art was considered some of the finest created during that era because they had access to a variety of resources and were not limited by regional assets.

100

What word means objects from the past dug up to study.

artifacts

200

Why did the Paleo come into North America?

They were following the mammoths across Beringia

200

How was the atlatl an improvement over the spear?

The atlatl could be thrown with more force and therefore it could travel farther.

200
Adena are growing plants for food. What did they grow?
Pumpkins, Squash, and Sunflowers are examples of crops grown by the Adena. They did not grow corn.
200
The Hopewell were known for building mounds and pipes in the shape of animals. What is that called?
Carvings and mounds in the shapes of animals are called effigies.
200

What does barter mean?

Trading goods with other people without using money

300

Where did the Paleo-Indians sometimes make their homes?

The Paleo-Indians sometimes made their homes in caves 

300

How did the Indians use the clay pot and baskets?

To store and hold food

300
The Adena were less nomadic than the previous indians, but they still hunted and gathered. What were the Adena's main food source they hunted?
The Adena hunted deer, bear, and elk.
300
What did the Hopewell use the mounds for?
The Hopewell used mounds to bury their dead and for ceremonial purposes.
300
The study of artifacts to learn about the past. 

archaeology

400

What is the first hunting tool used by the Paleo-Indians and from what was it made?

The Paleo-Indians hunted with a spear and it was made of flint.( Clovis Point)

400

Is a model of a burial mound a primary or secondary source?

Secondary

400
Where did the Adena bury their dead?
They buried their dead in mounds.
400

Since these people farmed they had more time to make jewelry, beautiful potter, and musical instruments. True or False

True

400

What word means people who lived before written history? 

Prehistoric People

500

What was the name of the land bridge the Paleo Indians crossed? 

Beringia

500

Is a piece of pottery found near a burial mound a primary source or secondary source?

Primary

500

How did the advancement of farming change the culture of how prehistoric people lived?

When Indians began farming this allowed them to stay in one place for a longer time. This meant that they could build stronger homes, have time for artwork, build mounds, and not be as dependent on hunting for food.

500

How do the scientists who study the past; called archaeologists, know what really happened in the past?

Archaeologists study artifacts

500

What is the difference between cooperation and conflict? 

Cooperation- working together to achieve a goal

Conflict-  A problem/ war/ disagreement