Ch. 1 The First Americans

This is the study of ancient people...

• anthropology
• archaeology
• paleontology

A widely held theory is that the first humans came to the Americas by...

• by boat from Europe
• a land bridge from Asia to North America
• via a series of islands from Africa

The land bridge of the Bering Strait connected...

• North America and South America
• Asia and North America
• Africa and Australia

Why did early Americans migrate across the two continents?

• To escape harsh weather conditions.
• To establish trade routes with Europe.
• To find food and resources.

What would cause Beringia to disappear?

• Increased volcanic activity in the region.
• Rising sea levels due to melting glaciers.
• Expansion of the Arctic ice cap.

Around 10,000 years ago, people in the area known as Mexico learned to plant...

• maize (corn)
• barley
• wheat

What is carbon dating used for?

• Carbon dating is used to measure temperature changes.
• Carbon dating is used to analyze soil composition.
• Carbon dating is used to date ancient organic materials.

What is a complex human society with cities, social structure, government, and cultural achievements?

• Tribe
• Community
• Civilization

The oldest civilization of the Americas was...

• Olmec civilization

• Aztec civilization
• Maya civilization

This North American civilization was known for developing a 365 day calendar...

• Maya civilization
• Inca civilization
• Aztec civilization