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