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Where did the ancient ancestors of American Indians come from according to researchers?

• Africa

• Siberia

• Europe

• Australia

What tool did the Paleo-Indians invent to help them hunt more effectively?

• Bow and arrow

• Spear-thrower called atlatl

• Slingshot

• Crossbow

What is the name of the land bridge that once connected Asia and North America?

• Bering Strait

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Strait of Gibraltar

What kind of shelters did the Paleo-Indians build?

• Stone houses

• Wooden cabins

• Simple shelters using sticks, branches, and animal skins

• Brick houses

What are some of the animals that may have become extinct during the Paleo-Indian times?

• Dinosaurs

• Mammoths, mastodons, and giant bison

• Elephants and lions

• Wolves and bears

Which tribe is known for their unique hairstyle with the left side of their head shaved?

• Comanche

• Lipan Apache

• Wichita

• Cherokee

What did the Wichita people call themselves?

• The Fierce Ones

• The People of the South

• The Raccoon-eyed People

• The Horse Riders

Which tribe lived in the central plains of Texas and was known for their horse-riding skills?

• Lipan Apache

• Comanche

• Wichita

• Navajo

What was a common crop grown by American Indian tribes in Texas?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

Which tribe lived along the coast of Texas and used dugout canoes?

• Caddo

• Tonkawa

• Karankawa

• Jumano