Agricultural Development in Early Settlers

For thousands of years, hunting families migrated from Asia to the Americas, spreading across North and South America in search of food. Over time, they transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming, particularly in Middle America, where they domesticated plants like maize, squash, potatoes, and beans. This agricultural knowledge spread among tribes, leading to more stable food sources and the development of farming communities.

What was the primary reason for the migration of hunting families into the Americas?

• To escape from predators

• To explore new territories

• To search for food

• To find new trading partners

In which regions did the early settlers eventually establish themselves?

• Only in Central America

• In all major regions of North and South America

• Only in South America

• Only in North America

What significant change occurred in Middle America that altered the lifestyle of its inhabitants?

• They developed advanced hunting tools

• They began practicing agriculture

• They started building large cities

• They discovered new animal species

What was the first plant to be domesticated by the people of Middle America?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

• Maize

Which of the following plants were domesticated after maize in Middle America?

• Squash, potatoes, and beans

• Wheat and rice

• Tomatoes and peppers

• Barley and oats

How did the spread of agricultural knowledge affect the tribes in the Americas?

• It provided a more reliable food source

• It resulted in the extinction of certain plants

• It led to the decline of hunting

• It caused conflicts over land

What was the main advantage of farming over hunting for the early settlers?

• It allowed for more leisure time

• It was more exciting

• It provided a more stable food supply

• It required less effort

How did the knowledge of agriculture spread among the tribes?

• Via trade routes

• By word of mouth along the seacoast and rivers

• Through ceremonial gatherings

• Through written records