Exploring New Mexico's Early Peoples

What is the primary method used by historians to learn about early human life in New Mexico?

• Written records

• Artifacts

• Satellite images

• Modern technology

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a characteristic of a nomadic lifestyle?

• Permanent settlements

• Seasonal movement

• Industrial agriculture

• Urban living

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one way early humans in New Mexico might have cooperated to gather resources.

• By forming small hunting groups

• By competing for the same water sources

• By isolating themselves from other groups

• By avoiding resource-rich areas

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In 2-3 sentences explain how oral histories contribute to our understanding of prehistoric people in New Mexico.

What is one major difference between nomadic and semi-nomadic lifestyles?

• Nomads have permanent homes, while semi-nomads do not.

• Semi-nomads move seasonally, while nomads move constantly.

• Nomads rely on agriculture, while semi-nomads rely on hunting.

• Semi-nomads have no social structure, while nomads do.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify a challenge historians face when studying the distant past of New Mexico.

• Lack of modern technology

• Limited written records

• Overabundance of artifacts

• Too many oral histories

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How did early humans in New Mexico adapt their strategies for resource gathering based on seasonal changes?

• They ignored seasonal changes and continued the same practices year-round.

• They developed different tools and techniques for different seasons.

• They relied solely on agriculture regardless of the season.

• They moved to urban areas during harsh seasons.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the impact of migration patterns on the cultural development of early people in the Southwest region.

• Migration had no impact on cultural development.

• Migration led to the exchange of ideas and technologies.

• Migration caused cultural stagnation.

• Migration isolated groups from one another.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What role do artifacts play in understanding the daily lives of prehistoric people in New Mexico?

• They provide a complete history of events.

• They offer clues about daily activities and social structures.

• They are irrelevant to understanding prehistoric life.

• They only show artistic abilities.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes a semi-nomadic lifestyle?

• Constant movement without any permanent base

• Settling in one place permanently

• Moving between a few established locations seasonally

• Living in urban centers

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DOK Level 1: Recall