One way the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas were similar was they...

had developed advanced civilizations before Columbus arrived

What was one impact of European exploration on Native American Indians?

Diseases brought by Europeans caused large numbers of deaths

Which phrase most accurately defines the word "culture"?

a way of life shared by members of a society

Many different native cultures developed in North America primarily because...

a variety of environmental conditions existed in the region

Which is a primary source with evidence that Columbus sailed to find a route to the Indies?

a diary entry written by a crew member aboard Columbus' ship

What is the primary method archaeologists use to study history?

examining artifacts of a specific people

Many different native cultures developed in North America primarily because...

a variety of environmental conditions existed in the regions

Which of these is a secondary source of information about industrialization?

textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie

What was one impact of European exploration on Native Americans?

Diseases brought by Europeans caused large numbers of deaths

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1
Which source of information is a primary source?
thesaurus
journal entry
dictionary
encyclopedia
2
According to the diagram, which feature was a characteristic of both the Aztecs and Mayas?
improvement of fishing methods
creation of floating garden
creation of a writing system
use of number zero
3
One way the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas were similar was they...
settled in the desert of the southwestern United States
had developed advanced civilizations before Columbus arrived
left no evidence to help us understand their cultures
traveled to the Western Hemisphere from Africa
4
According to anthropologists, a land bridge allowed migration between which two continents?
Europe and Asia
South America and North America
North America and Europe
Asia and North America
5
Where were the Maya and Aztec empires located?
Central America
Canada
southwestern Europe
southeastern United States
6
What was one impact of European exploration on Native American Indians?
Diseases brought by Europeans caused large numbers of deaths
Many Native American Indians were resettled in Europe
Conflicts between Native American Indian tribes ended
European farming techniques were quickly adopted
7
Which phrase most accurately defines the word "culture"?
a way of life shared by members of a society
a firsthand account of an event
the artifacts left by ancient peoples
the interaction of plants and animals in nature
8
Many different native cultures developed in North America primarily because...
Native American Indian groups did not trade with each other
Native American Indians worshiped many gods
Hunting for food was an important activity
a variety of environmental conditions existed in the region
9
Which is a primary source with evidence that Columbus sailed to find a route to the Indies?
a letter from the current ambassador from Spain
a painting showing Columbus landing in the new world
a diary entry written by a crew member aboard Columbus' ship
a television show about the explorations of Columbus
10
What is the primary method archaeologists use to study history?
reading diaries of a given group
observing people in their natural environment
examining artifacts of a specific people
practicing local customs of people
11
Many different native cultures developed in North America primarily because...
Native Americans worshiped many gods
a variety of environmental conditions existed in the regions
Native American groups did not trade with each other
hunting for food was an important activity
12
Which of these is a secondary source of information about industrialization?
diary of a factory worker
photograph of a child working in a factory
letter written by an immigrant textile worker
textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie
13
Mountains, hills, plains, and plateaus are all examples of...
vegetation
landforms
political barriers
mineral resources
14
Land surrounded by water on three sides is called...
an island
an isthmus
a peninsula
a strait
15
Which adaptation to the environment is demonstrated by the Iroquois use of the longhouse?
horses for transportation
buffalo for clothing and shelter
iron for tools and weapons
trees as building materials
16
What was one impact of European exploration on Native Americans?
European farming techniques were quickly adopted
Conflicts between Native American tribes ended
Many Native Americans were resettled in Europe
Diseases brought by Europeans caused large numbers of deaths

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