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Chapter 1: "The Rise of Early American Civilizations"
By Tonya Poling
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Question 1
1.
Stated on page 2, "Some learned to domesticate animals." What does the term "domesticate" mean?
to raise and train animals to live around humans
to become smaller
difficult to understand
Question 2
2.
In what ways were animals domesticated during this time period?
They kept people company and lived in their homes.
They helped people plow and fertilize soil.
They worked as therapy animals.
Question 3
3.
Why did civilizations flourish along the river valleys in Africa and Asia?
People traveled along the river banks.
People transported goods and traded along the river banks.
River valleys provided people with water and fertile land.
Question 4
4.
Mesoamerica had very diverse landscapes, including dry coastal deserts and wet inland rainforests. What does diverse mean?
Question 5
5.
Civilizations were established between 4000 and 2000 BCE (see page 3). Cite
TWO
characteristics of civilizations mentioned in the book.
Question 6
6.
According to your book on page 3, why were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca considered "pre-Columbian civilizations"?
They did not speak Columbian.
These civilizations developed long before Columbus's first voyage to the Americas in 1492.
They were members of the "Pre-Columbian" Tribe.
Question 7
7.
What is a geographical feature of the Yucatan Peninsula? (see page 4)
Question 8
8.
On page 6, what does the author mean by "Flaked stone, ceramic shards, bones and textiles all tell a story."?
People were messy and didn't pick up after themselves.
Archaeologists found haunted remains and claimed these items could talk and tell stories.
These objects were left behind and provide proof that tells a story about past hman activity.