Chapter 1 - US History

Question 1

WHich of the following means "rebirth of learning?"

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 2

NA's in the Great Plains lived in teepees made from...

Accepted Answer

Animal Skins

Question 3

The Incas could be found in present day...

Accepted Answer

Peru

Question 4

This skill led to a surplus of food around 8.000 years ago. Allowed people to live in 1 place

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Farming

Question 5

True or False. The Natchez leader was required to marry other wealthy tribe members.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

NA's from the Far North depended on...

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Kayaks to Fish, Fish, Whales, Caribou, Moose...

Question 7

Which of the following aided the earliest Americans in growing their crops?

Accepted Answer

Floating Gardens, Irrigation

Question 8

Farming led to the formation of...

Accepted Answer

Farming Communities, Cities

Question 9

True or False. The Arabs had ZERO influence on the early Americans.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

NA's in the southwest used adobe to build their homes. Which of the following describes adobe?

Accepted Answer

Sundried Brick

Question 11

True or False. Pit Houses, found in the far west, were built in trees.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

The Jews were the first religion to practice...

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 13

Henry the Navigator is from which powerful European power?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Question 14

In Native American cultures, women often had the responsibility of...

Accepted Answer

Gathering Fruits

Question 15

The former Tenochtitlan was located where present day ___ is located.

Accepted Answer

Mexico City

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT one of the earliest civilizations in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Inuit

Question 17

Which of the following led to the demise in the power of the Aztecs?

Accepted Answer

Overtaxing its subjects

Question 18

Which institution held much power during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Catholic Church

Question 19

Much trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa passed through...

Accepted Answer

The Middle East

Question 20

The Arabs made well known advances in which of the following areas?

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Math, Medicine, Astronomy

Question 21

WHich of the following represents a government in which people elect representatives?

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Republic

Question 22

The Iroquois were organized into...

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5 Nations

Question 23

An Iroquois tribal chief is known as a...

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Sachem

Question 24

Which of the following is a contribution from the Greeks to the Americas?

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Democracy, Philosophy, Art

Question 25

The Mayans are well known for creating a ___ by tracking the stars.

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Calendar

Question 26

Vasco de Gama eventually sailed to which of the following locations?

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India, South Africa

Question 27

The once land bridge can now be found in ...

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Russia, Alaska

Question 28

NA's in the Great Plains often hunted...

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Buffalo

Question 29

The route commonly used to connect Asia with the West is known as...

Accepted Answer

The Silk Road

Question 30

Which of the following led to a spread of learning and ideas?

Accepted Answer

Invention of the Printing Press

Question 31

Which of the following describes the worship of one God?

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 32

NA's in the northwest relied on...

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Deer, bears, berries, roots..., Heavy supply of fish (salmon)

Question 33

The idea of a host showering his or her guests with as many gifts as possible is...

Accepted Answer

Potlatch

Question 34

True or False. The NA's had many customs that were rooted in nature and the world around them.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 35

Which of following is not a theory that explains how the first Americans came to America ?

Accepted Answer

Boats from Europe, Christopher Columbus

Chapter 1 - US History

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Chapter 1 - US History

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