The Americas

True or False: The Americas were made up of many different civilizations spread out throughout the continent, not just one civilization. They were all different and unique.

• True

• False

What was the geography of the Americas like in ancient times (and still today)?

• Uniform throughout: all of the Americas are subtropical

• Mountainous, with many rivers coming from those mountains

• The Americas have a diverse geography: everything from mountains to plains, rivers to lakes to deserts

• All of North America is the same, while all of South America is different

True or False: The Olmec and the Toltec were early Mesoamerican civilizations in Central America.

• True

• False

Where did the Hohokam live?

• Central America

• South America

• Canada

• Arizona

Where did the Anasazi build their homes?

• In cliff walls and canyons, using the local geography to shelter themselves

• In the sea, on islands

• In the trees

• In tents and teepees

True or False: Apache and Navajo cultures would influence American culture later on. They were Native American tribes.

• True

• False

What were the Mississippians known for building?

• Homes made of solid stone

• Tree-houses with defenses

• Homes built into mounds, mound-dwellings

• Enormous tents made of animal hide

Which of the following were the Mayans known for?

• Being a warring, conquering people who were aggressive against others, even performing human sacrifice

• Building pueblo-style homes into cliffs and canyons

• An extensive network of roads, engineering, and the city of Machu Picchu

• Astronomy, systems of mathematics, and a mighty, prosperous empire

Which of the following were the Aztecs known for?

• Being a warring, conquering people who were aggressive against others, even performing human sacrifice

• Building pueblo-style homes into cliffs and canyons

• An extensive network of roads, engineering, and the city of Machu Picchu

• Astronomy, systems of mathematics, and a mighty, prosperous empire

Which of the following were the Incans known for?

• Being a warring, conquering people who were aggressive against others, even performing human sacrifice

• Building pueblo-style homes into cliffs and canyons

• An extensive network of roads, engineering, and the city of Machu Picchu

• Astronomy, systems of mathematics, and a mighty, prosperous empire