Question 1
Which of the following explains why civilizations on the scale of those of the Aztecs and Incas failed to emerge in the area that would become the United States?
A) Volcanic eruptions occurred frequently.
B) There were no rivers to support irrigation.
C) Most of the land was uninhabitable.
D) Agriculture was not as fully developed.
Question 2
According to the introductory video in section 1.3, which of the following describes the purpose of the potlatch?
A) redistribute resources to achieve equality
B) show off the wealth and power of the host
C) honor warriors who died in battle
D) establish the rulers divine status
Question 3
The Inca civilization developed a system of record-keeping using __________.
A) potlatches
B) quipu
C) longships
D) teepees
Question 4
Which civilization established an empire in the Andes Mountains of South America?
A) Pueblo
B) Maya
C) Aztec
D) Inca
Question 5
Which civilization emerged in the tropical forest of Central America about four thousand years ago?
A) Maya
B) Aztec
C) Inca
D) Viking
Temperate deciduous forest in southeastern Canada
Temperate coniferous forest in Canada
Central and peripheral routes to persuasion
Central portal of the west facade, Reims Cathedral, France.
Northern Boreal Forest "غابة الشمالية"
What We Eat in America