Ancestral Pueblo Indians and Their Innovations

The transcript describes how ancestral Pueblo Indians managed water resources by digging acequias and building reservoirs to store water from nearby streams. It also details their housing structures, which were pit houses built in clusters to form communities. Each house had a large main room with a fire pit and benches, and entry was through a ladder protruding from the roof, which also served as a smoke escape.

What method did the ancestral Pueblo Indians use to ensure their crops received water during dry periods?

• They used underground wells.

• They transported water manually.

• They relied on rainwater collection.

• They dug ditches to channel water from streams.

What was a key feature of the communities formed by the Pueblo Indians?

• They built houses in a scattered manner.

• They lived in isolated houses.

• They constructed houses close together.

• They lived in tents.

How did the Pueblo Indians enter and exit their pit houses?

• Using a ladder through the roof.

• Through a door on the side.

• By climbing a tree.

• Through a window.

What was the purpose of the carved pole in the pit houses?

• To store tools.

• To enter and exit the house.

• To hang decorations.

• To support the roof.

What was the function of the hole in the roof of the pit houses?

• To let in sunlight.

• To allow smoke to escape.

• To collect rainwater.

• To observe the stars.