Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Ancient American Civilizations

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What does the word migrate mean?

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to move

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What does the word hunter-gathers mean?

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someone who hunts animals and collects wild plants for food

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a system of beliefs and ways of living that are special to a certain group, including their language, religion, government, and arts

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culture

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What does the word agriculture mean?

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the system of growing and harvesting crops

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a complex culture that has made advances in learning, as well as in systems of government, religion, economics, and the arts

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civilization

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What does the word irrigation mean?

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the practice of bringing water to fields by means of ditches

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What allowed Native Americans to live in one place all year round?

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They began to practice agriculture.

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Which of the following was an achievement of the Maya civilization?
Options:
They built systems for bringing water to dry fields.
They used plants as a form of medication.
They charted the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.
They created the game of lacrosse.

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They charted the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.

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Which answer BEST explains why early Native Americans spread throughout North America? Options: Their gods told them to keep moving. They used irrigation to farm. They thought there were more resources if they kept moving. They followed animal herds across the continent.

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They followed animal herds across the continent.

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Which Native American group built huge earthen structures in the Mississippi River region?

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Mound Builders