Geography, Social Scientists, & Native Americans Flashcards
One widely accepted theory suggests that the ancestors of Native American Indians migrated to the Americas from Asia by crossing the
Bering Strait land bridge
Why did many different Native American cultures developed in North America?
A variety of environmental conditions existed throughout the region
Why is it important for a historian to be sure of the authenticity of a primary source?
To make sure the source can be used as historical evidence.
Many anthropologists believe that nomadic people crossed a land bridge in order to…
Hunt migrating animals
The buffalo was the primary food source, shelter, clothing and tools for Native Americans who lived in the
Great Plains
Many different Native American cultures developed in North America primarily because
A variety of environmental conditions existed throughout the region
According to popular scientific theory, where were the first Americans from?
the first Americans were from Asia that crossed over Beringia
Define nomad.
people who move from place to place.
Why did the first Americans cross the land bridge?
They were traveling in search of animals to hunt.
textbooks would be considered an example of…
secondary source
letters, diaries, and newspapers would be considered an example of…
primary source
Which source is more reliable a primary or secondary source?
primary
