Quiz for:
2.Pre-Contact Societies in North America

Question 1

What was one key reason for the diversity among pre-contact Native American cultures?

Question 2

Which confederation among the Eastern Woodlands was involved in hunting and controlled territory for resources?

Question 3

What characterizes the Clovis culture's tools?

Question 4

What era does the term 'pre-contact' refer to in North American history?

Question 5

What geographical feature connected Asia and North America during the Pleistocene?

Question 6

What was the primary worldview of many Native American groups mentioned in the lecture?

Question 7

Why is the term 'Indian' considered problematic when discussing pre-contact societies?

Question 8

Which confederation is known for its complex political structure in the Eastern Woodlands?

Question 9

Which theory suggests the earliest well-documented culture in North America?

Question 10

What role did wampum play in Eastern Woodlands societies?

Question 11

In terms of economic practices, what characterized many pre-contact Native American societies?

Question 12

Which site challenges the Clovis First Theory by suggesting earlier pre-contact populations?

Question 13

What was the primary form of social organization in pre-contact Eastern Woodlands societies?

Question 14

Which of the following is a cultural characteristic of the Eastern Woodlands groups?

Question 15

How were political and military alliances often formed among the Eastern Woodlands groups?