The First Americans Quizs

Pit House

• Shelters built by the Native Americans in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, dug into the ground and covered with drift wood and animal skin.

• A type of house made entirely of ice and snow, commonly used by the Inuit.

• A modern style of housing that incorporates eco-friendly materials and designs.

• A temporary shelter used by nomadic tribes during their migrations.

Long House

• Homes of the Eastern Woodland Native Americans that were made out of wood. They fit 12 or more families. 150 feet by 20 feet.

• Small tents used by nomadic tribes in the plains.

• Permanent stone houses built by the Pueblo people.

• Temporary shelters made from animal skins.

Igloos

• Shelters built by the Native Americans in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

• Temporary structures made of wood and leaves.

• Permanent homes made of bricks and mortar.

• Huts built by indigenous tribes in tropical regions.

Machu Picchu

• Ancient Inca City/Temple built on top of a mountain.

• A modern city in Peru known for its nightlife.

• A famous beach resort in Brazil.

• An ancient Egyptian pyramid.

Tenochtitlan

• Capital of the Aztecs built on an island in the middle of a lake.

• A major city in ancient Greece known for its philosophers.

• The capital of the Inca Empire located in the Andes mountains.

• A famous trading post in medieval Europe.

Terrace

• Raised vertical gardens created by the Incas.

• Flat farming areas used by the Aztecs.

• Underground irrigation systems developed by the Mayans.

• Decorative gardens built by the Romans.

League of the Iroquois

• A political alliance of the Iroquois tribes

• The unification of the 5 Iroquois nations

• A military organization against European settlers

• A cultural festival celebrated by the Iroquois

Chinampas

• Floating Gardens created by the Aztecs.

• Ancient pyramids built by the Mayans.

• Terraced fields used in Inca agriculture.

• Stone structures used for religious ceremonies.

Causeways

• Raised roads made of packed earth to connect land that has water in-between.

• Bridges built over water to allow vehicles to pass.

• Paths made of stones for walking along the shore.

• Canals dug to redirect water flow for irrigation.

Machu Picchu

• A capital city of the Incas built on the Andes Mountains.

• A famous ancient Egyptian pyramid.

• A historical site in Greece known for its temples.

• A modern city in Brazil known for its carnival.