Soc chapter

Question 1

Archeology-

Answer 1

the study of ancient people

Question 2

Artifact-

Answer 2

an item left behind by early people that represent

their culture

Question 3

Nomad-

Answer 3

person who moves from place to place in search of

food or grazing land

Question 4

Migration-

Answer 4

a movement of a large group of people into a new

homeland

Question 5

Maize-

Answer 5

an early form of corn grown by Native Americans

Question 6

Carbon dating-

Answer 6

a scientific method used to determine the age of an

artifact

Question 7

Estimate-

Answer 7

approximate number

Question 8

Culture-

Answer 8

way of life of a group of people who share similar

beliefs and customs

Question 9

Civilization-

Answer 9

a highly developed culture, usually with organized

religions and laws

Question 10

Channels-

Answer 10

a trench or groove to allow the passage of water

Question 11

Pueblos-

Answer 11

home or community of homes built by Native

Americans

Question 12

Structure-

Answer 12

something that is constructed or built

Question 13

Mound Builders-

Answer 13

the early culture of Mexico and Central America were
influenced by this group of different people. They
were the Adena, hunters and gatherers who
flourished in the Ohio Valley by 800

Question 14

Iroquois-

Answer 14

Native American tribe, native to New York

Question 15

Clans-

Answer 15

a group united by a common interest or characteristic

Question 16

Federation-

Answer 16

a type of government that links different groups

together