Unit 1 - (North America Prior to European Arrival) Flashcards

1
Q

How did the first explorers arrive in North America?

A

After the Native Americans, Spanish explorers and missionaries landed on the west coast as early as the 1500s.

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2
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How many languages were spoken amongst Native American tribes in North America?

A

2,000 distinct languages.

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3
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How did Native American tribes come into contact with one another?

A

Trade and War

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4
Q

What kind of domesticated animals did Europeans bring to the New World?

A

Domesticated horses and cattle.

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5
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What was the number one cause of death of Native Americans?

A

European diseases such as smallpox.

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6
Q

Where did the Iroquois settle?

A

Settled in upper state New York and Canada.

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7
Q

How many tribes did the Iroquois have?

A

The Iroquois held a confederacy of about 5-6 tribes.

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8
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What was one unique thing about Iroquois women?

A

They held some power.

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9
Q

Which tribe was most war-like?

A

The Iroquois

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10
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Where did the Cheyenne and Sioux settle?

A

The Great Plains

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11
Q

Which tribe was the most nomadic?

A

The Cheyenne and Sioux

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12
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Which tribe was most impacted by the introduction to horses?

A

The Cheyenne and Sioux

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