History Ch.1
In the Roman Republic, laws were made by
elected representatives
According to Jesus, who could obtain salvation?
everyone
What do most scientist believe played the greatest role in helping the first humans arrive in the Americas?
glaciers
a small boat made from skins
kayak
Native Americans had many traditions that reflected their belief in
spirits
What group of Mound Builders constructed the first cities in North America?
the Mississippians
The founders of the U.S. gave lawmaking power to a group similar to
the Roman Senate
According to the land bridge theory, people may have crossed into North America from Siberia because
they were following the prehistoric mammals they hunted
What was the main way in which Native Americans in North America passed along knowledge?
through storytelling
When did trade centers begin to appear in eastern Africa?
Around A.D. 1000
The Anasazi lived in large earthen mounds
False
The Hohokam lived in deserts of what is now southern Mexico
False
The Indians of the Southeast held a Green Bean Ceremony in late summer
False
Jewish teacher believed by many to be the Messiah
Jesus
founder of Islam
Muhammad
To teach their children about benevolent spirits, the Pueblos carved kachina dolls
True
By 1498, which Portuguese explorer had passed the southern tip of Africa?
Vasco da Gama
an advanced culture with science, cities, and industries
civilization