Chapter Two: Evidence From The Past

What is the second step of the Scientific Method?

The retreating glaciers played no role in helping make the lakes of Minnesota.

Native people use oral history to tell of events that happened long ago

Oral history indicates that the handprints at Jeffers could be a symbol of friendship and trust

A process of using experiments and careful observation to test ideas and theories is called

Oral history say that the handprints at Jeffers could be a sign of distrust for the settlers

This city became the center for exchanging ideas and good from 200 BCE to 1300 CE

Evidence in Browns Valley, MN, indicates the start of human activity around

Which of the following is NOT found in the carvings at the Jeffers Petroglyphs site?

Archaelogists do not believe that oral history can provide any useful information

Oral history says that the hand is used as a sign for sorrow among native tribes.

Because we cannot be certain what they mean, petroglyphs cannot teach us anything

A scientist who studies past human life and activities by examining physical evidence is a(n)

Artifacts can be used to tell us important information about past cultures.

The way a person sees and understands the world is called their

A rock carving made by people is called a(n)

What is the fourth step of the Scientific Method?

If our hypothesis is wrong, we must go back and find research to make it true.

Any object made, used or altered by humans is called a(n)

Native Americans do not respect or value the elders of the community.

What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

The Petroglyphs in Jeffers contain approximately this many carvings

Elders believe that Jeffers is a sacred place to which people have come for thousands of years.

What is the third step of the Scientific Method?

An assumption, educated guess or theory is called a(n)

This ancient launching tool allowed a skilled hunter to throw a spear at 90 mph

The purposeful retelling of stories about past events in order to teach about a groups culture

Our perspective is influenced by which of the following?

The introduction of certain plants allowed people to stay in seasonal camps longer.

Elders believe that Jeffers holds no connection to the future.

Which of the following would be a primary source?

Native people use oral history to teach lessons or explain why things are the way they are

Glaciers were almost completely melted from Minnesota by the year

State and federal laws have been passed to protect burial mounds from being dug up

Native people use oral history to warn what might happen in the future if you don't listen

Carvings made into wood are called petroglyphs

Oral history says that the hand at Jeffers may represent a death or spirit journey

What is the final step of the Scientific Method?

An older member of the community who is respected for his or her knowledge and wisdom is a(n)

Elders believe that Jeffers is a sacred place for guidance and healing