Roots of American People Test

The format of this exam will be:  Multiple Choice  Document Based Questions  Short Answer Questions

To do well on this exam, you must study:  Your Power point slides  Your structured class notes

To do well on this exam, you must be able to:  How the first peoples reached America  The definition of archeology, glacier, Ice Age, and global warming  The descendants of the first Americans (Olmecs)and the land bridge  Characteristics of a culture  Achievements of the Aztec, Anasazi, Inca, Maya, and Inuits cultures  The definition of adobe and hieroglyphics, and quipu  Characteristics of the Native American Culture Areas (Eastern Woodland, Great Plains, etc.)  The Mound Builders and the purpose of the mounds  The Iroquois long house  The role of women in the Iroquois Nation  Tribal Nations of the Iroquois Nation  The League of Iroquois and sachems  The definitions of potlatch, katchina, and teepee  Achievements of Christopher Columbus  Beliefs of the Muslim World and the Silk Road  Life in the African villages  Beliefs in Judaism and Christianity  Beliefs of Judaism and Christianity  Ideas developed by the Ancient Romans  The Crusades  The Renaissance

Extra Help:  Available Fridays after school.