Early American Mini Unit

What TWO land masses did the land bridge connect?

A land bridge that once connected Asia with North America that now lies under water.

An early form of corn. One of the first crops used for farming.

A person who studies ancient people/civilizations

For humans to begin farming, a point of discovery had to occur.

Movement of a large number of people into a new homeland.

This process helps determine an artifacts age.

When large animals like the Woolly Mammoth began to die off, this forced the early Americans to...

Developing common customs and beliefs resulting in a unique way of life.

It is believed the Woolly Mammoth became extinct from changes in the environment and . . .

Which of the following is NOT an artifact that would be used to study about the early Americans?

People who move from place to place, generally to hunt for food.

Farming provided a steady, reliable source of food for the early Americans.

What happened to the land bridge as the glaciers started to melt towards the end of the last Ice Age?

What weapon gave early Americans an advantage towards hunting large animals compare to other weapons?

As nomads, the early Americans were able to build permanent shelters and spend time on other activities such as pottery.