Chapter 1 Study Guide Questions
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US History [1]
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AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS (3-11) 1. Identify and describe the elaborate native civilizations that developed in South and Central America and in Mexico. 2. Why did Europeans consider the Indians they met to be "savages," regardless of their cultural achievements? 3. Describe the way of life of the North American Indians-where they lived and how they supported themselves. 4. What were the three largest language groups, and where did their speakers live? 5. Describe the changes taking place among North American Indians during the century before Europeans arrived. EUROPE LOOKS WESTWARD (12-25) 6. Why was there little incentive for other Europeans to follow after the initial voyage to America by Norse sailors? 7. What changes stimulated the Europeans to look toward new lands?