Basic Terminology Quiz

What is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains?

• Archaeology

• Barter

• Bias

• Theory

What is the building technique using woven lattice of wooden strips called?

• Wattle & Daub

• Barter

• Staple

• Archaeology

What activity did Native Americans begin during the Woodland period as they settled and became less nomadic?

• Hunting large animals

• Building stone monuments

• Making stone and clay pots

• Writing historical records

What were the stone and clay pots used for by Native Americans during the Woodland period?

• Trading with other tribes

• Storing water, food, and cooking

• Decorating their homes

• Building shelters

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mississippian era?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Mound building

• Use of metal tools

• Domestication of horses

What does the term "prehistoric" mean?

• After written history

• Before written history

• During the Middle Ages

• In the future

Which of the following is a method used to learn about prehistoric times?

• Digital archives

• Oral traditions

• Space exploration

• Modern art

What was the main staple of the diet in Mississippian culture?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize

• Barley

What is the definition of supply in economic terms?

• The amount of goods a producer is willing and able to make in order to sell or trade

• The amount of goods consumers are willing to buy or trade for

• The total number of goods available in the market

• The price at which goods are sold

How did natural resources in the Southeast influence the settlement patterns of early people?

• They provided abundant food and water sources.

• They made the area difficult to inhabit.

• They were scarce and led to frequent migrations.

• They had no impact on settlement patterns.