Early Culture Of The America! Trivia Quiz

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    Check the boxes that describe the Aztecs: 

    • Lived in parts of Mexico and Central America.
    • Worshiped the Sun God.
    • Were peaceful and did not believe in slavery.
    • Were ruled by an Emperor.
    • Built complex cities and floating gardens called Chinampas.
    • Thought mountain peaks were holy.
    • Shared 2/3 of their "stuff" with their government.
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How familiar are you with the early culture of America? In America's early years, many different groups lived off or ruled the land. This population includes the Aztecs, the Incas, and the Mayans. There were also the Native Americans of the Southwest and the Native Americans of the Woodlands. This quiz goes deeper into what it took to be one of these early groups in America.

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  • 2. 

    Check the boxes that describe the Inca: 

    • Lived in parts of Mexico and Central America.

    • Were peaceful and did not believe in slavery.

    • Were not ruled by an Emperor.

    • Lived in Peru and other parts of South America.

    • Shared 2/3 of their "stuff" with their government.

    • Thought mountain peaks were holy.

    • Practiced human sacrificing.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Were peaceful and did not believe in slavery.
    A. Lived in Peru and other parts of South America.
    A. Shared 2/3 of their "stuff" with their government.
    A. Thought mountain peaks were holy.
    Explanation
    The Inca lived in Peru and other parts of South America. They were peaceful and did not believe in slavery. They shared 2/3 of their "stuff" with their government and believed that mountain peaks were holy.

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    Check the boxes that describe the Native Americans of the Woodlands. 

    • Formed a confederacy between 5 tribes.

    • Used dry farming as a way to water their crops.

    • Lived in forests and in mountains.

    • Did not hunt, gather, or farm.

    • Some tribes had women (clan mothers) in charge.

    • Wore animal skins and made cloth to wear from fabric.

    • Created totem poles as a way of telling stories and representing families.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Formed a confederacy between 5 tribes.
    A. Lived in forests and in mountains.
    A. Some tribes had women (clan mothers) in charge.
    A. Wore animal skins and made cloth to wear from fabric.
    Explanation
    The Native Americans of the Woodlands formed a confederacy between 5 tribes, which suggests that they had a system of political organization and cooperation. They also lived in forests and mountains, indicating that their habitat was primarily wooded areas. Some tribes had women (clan mothers) in charge, suggesting a matriarchal or matrilineal social structure. Additionally, they wore animal skins and made cloth from fabric, indicating their use of natural resources for clothing.

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  • 4. 

    Check the boxes that describe the Native Americans of the Southwest:

    • Some people lived in pueblo villages made of adobe.

    • Gathered most of their food from the sea.

    • Lived in forests and in mountains.

    • Some people lived in hogans and kivas.

    • Used dry farming as a way to water their crops.

    • Formed a confederacy between 5 tribes.

    • Hunted and gathered for food until they learned how to farm.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Some people lived in pueblo villages made of adobe.
    A. Some people lived in hogans and kivas.
    A. Used dry farming as a way to water their crops.
    A. Hunted and gathered for food until they learned how to farm.
    Explanation
    The Native Americans of the Southwest lived in pueblo villages made of adobe, which is a traditional style of housing in that region. Some people also lived in hogans and kivas, which are other types of traditional dwellings. They used dry farming as a way to water their crops, as water resources were scarce in the desert environment. Additionally, they initially relied on hunting and gathering for food until they learned how to farm, indicating a transition in their food production methods.

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  • 5. 

    Check the boxes that describe the Maya:

    • Lived in parts of Mexico and Central America.

    • Mayan government was not different than the Aztecs and Incas.

    • Made complex calendars and wrote thousands of books.

    • Were ruled by an Emperor.

    • Were not ruled by an Emperor.

    • Worshiped gods that were based on nature.

    • Built complex cities and floating gardens called Chinampas.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Lived in parts of Mexico and Central America.
    A. Made complex calendars and wrote thousands of books.
    A. Were not ruled by an Emperor.
    A. Worshiped gods that were based on nature.
    Explanation
    The Maya lived in parts of Mexico and Central America, as indicated by the first statement. They also made complex calendars and wrote thousands of books, showcasing their advanced knowledge and writing system. The Maya were not ruled by an Emperor, which is supported by the statement that contradicts this idea. Additionally, they worshiped gods that were based on nature, which aligns with their religious beliefs and practices.

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  • 6. 

    Native Americans of the West:  The salmon run is a time when salmon swim up certain rivers in order to reproduce. Describe how and why the salmon run was an important part of this culture.

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