History Quiz

How do most experts think the first people came to North America?

• by sailing from Europe

• by sailing from Japan

• by walking across a land bridge

• humans were always in America

Which of the following was an achievement of the Mayan Civilization?

• They developed longhouse communities

• They developed a system of trade with Asian civilizations

• They charted the sun, moon, and stars to create a calendar

• They invented firearms

Which answer BEST explains why early Native Americans spread throughout North America?

• They followed animal herds across the continent

• They hoped to spread Christianity

• They were fleeing the Vikings

• They wanted to find a sea route to Asia

What is an example of ways Native Americans changed their environment to improve their lives?

• Natives from different regions spoke different languages.

• Native women played the main role in raising children.

• The Iroquois formed a league, which governed five nations.

• Native Americans burned shrubs to attract deer.

Which Native American people built the large city of Tenochtitlan?

• the Mayas

• the Aztecs

• the Cherokees

• the Iroquois

Which answer is true about Native American children?

• Boys were forced to fight constantly to prepare for warfare.

• Children usually led hunting parties.

• Children were valued and believed to be connected to spirits.

• Native American women, called kachinas, raised the children.

Which answer is true about Native American religions?

• Very few Native American peoples were very religious.

• Native Americans got their religion from Asian civilizations.

• Religious wars were common among Native American nations.

• Many groups believed that animals and the earth had spirits.

Which of the following BEST describes the role of men in Native American society?

• Men spent their days in the village, raising their children

• Men made clothing and other household goods

• Men gathered and cooked food for everyone

• Men hunted, fished, and protected the community.

What is a system for bringing water to dry fields?

• culture

• economy

• irrigation

• league

What is a system for making rules and decisions to help guide a group?

• culture

• league

• council

• government