Unit 1 Test - Natives and Explorers Flashcards
1
Q
Where did natives come from?
A
They came from Asia across a land bridge that connected it to the Americas
2
Q
Land bridge across the Bering Strait (Asia -> NA)
A
BERINGIA
3
Q
How did natives live?
A
Hunter gatherers first, farmers later; nomadic life (no political organization)
4
Q
Who sailed west from Iceland and saw North America
A
Bjarni the Viking
5
Q
who sailed west from Greenland and landed in either Newfoundland or New Greenland
A
Leif The Lucky
6
Q
What did Leif the Lucky do?
A
established settlements and traded with natives (skraelings)
7
Q
what’s the only remaining proof of viking settlements in NA
A
L’anse aux Meadows
8
Q
Why did European exploreres go to Canada?
A
curiosity, promise of fame and fortune, nationalism, and religious zeal
