Ch.1 L1

Beringia is (a)  

• A type of boat
• A narrow body of water
• A bridge of land
• A type of animal

Answer explanation

Beringia is a bridge of land connecting Asia and North America during the Ice Age, allowing migration of humans and animals.

Match the following materials with their uses in early settler shelters.

• Used by early settlers for building shelters

• Plastic

• Modern construction material

• Wood and other natural materials

• Not commonly used by early settlers

• Concrete

• Not available to early settlers

• Metal

Answer explanation

The early settlers used wood and other natural materials to build shelters.

During a history class, Mason asked, 'What did the Mayan civilization create systems for?'

• Farming and hunting

• Writing and advanced math

• Building and painting

• Fishing and weaving

Answer explanation

The Mayan civilization created systems for writing and advanced math, showcasing their intellectual and cultural advancements.

What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

• Chichen Itza

Answer explanation

The capital city of the Aztec civilization was Tenochtitlán, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Citing textual evidence (pp. 56-57), explain the possible ways the first people arrived in North and South America.

Answer explanation

The first people likely arrived in North and South America by boat, as this method was more feasible during ancient times for long-distance travel across oceans.

Match the following descriptions with their correct terms.

• Angling

• A system for bringing water to dry fields

• Irrigation

• A method of fishing

• Construction

• A way to build houses

• Apparel

• A type of clothing

Answer explanation

Irrigation is a system for bringing water to dry fields, not a method of fishing, type of clothing, or a way to build houses.

What did the Inuit develop to adapt to their environment?

• The kayak

• The wheel

• The plow

• The sailboat

Answer explanation

The Inuit developed the kayak to adapt to their environment, allowing them to navigate icy waters for hunting and transportation.

How long ago did the Mound Builders develop their civilization?

• 1,000 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

• 3,000 years ago

• 4,000 years ago

Answer explanation

The Mound Builders developed their civilization 3,000 years ago, making that the correct choice.

What were some of the Mound Builders' settlements used for?

• Schools

• Religious ceremonies

• Markets

• Libraries

Answer explanation

Some of the Mound Builders' settlements were used for religious ceremonies, not schools, markets, or libraries.

Which culture first appeared about 2,000 years ago in the area where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico now meet?

• The Inuit

• The Mound Builders

• The Ancient Puebloans

• The Mayans

Answer explanation

The Ancient Puebloans first appeared about 2,000 years ago in the area where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico now meet.