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The Anasazi

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The Anasazi game quiz
"The Anasazi, also known as the Ancestral Puebloans, form an important part of the history of the U.S. Southwest. Good luck and enjoy the quiz!"

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1. The word 'Anasazi' was not used by the Ancestral Puebloans to describe themselves. It is actually a Navajo word used to describe them. What does it roughly translate to in English?
    Ancient enemy
    Old brother
    Long-time friend
    Elder warrior


2. What region of the southwestern United States did the Anasazi inhabit?
    Southern California
    Nevada
    Grand Canyon
    Four Corners


3. The Anasazi had various tools used for daily life as well as for hunting. One of the tools they used for hunting was a type of dart or spear thrower. What is it called?
    Lajal
    Sipapu
    Atlatl
    Kiva


4. As with many cultures, religion played a big role in the life of the Anasazi. What were their religious buildings called?
    Kachinas
    Kayentas
    Kovaks
    Kivas


5. Once the Ancestral Puebloans began to settle into more permanent settlements, they also began to cultivate crops. Their staple foods consisted of which of the following?
    Potatoes, squash, and chilies
    Corn, squash, and beans
    Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes
    Squash, chilies, and tomatoes


6. How did the great houses of Chaco Canyon communicate with their outlying settlements?
    Messenger birds
    Kayentas
    Special arrows
    Signal fires


7. The Hopi are one of the modern-day tribes descended from the Ancestral Puebloans. What term do they use to refer to their ancestors?
    Dineh
    Hisatsinom
    Metate
    Pinyon


8. During the Pueblo phase of Anasazi history, what farming techniques did the people begin to develop?
    All of these
    Terracing
    Irrigation
    Gridding


9. Which of the following is NOT true of Anasazi pottery?
    It was often painted with black or red geometric designs.
    Many elaborate designs were used to decorate the pottery.
    It was usually very simple in design and brown in color.
    It was made from sandstone and shale clay.


10. The Anasazi used a system of 'roads' or pathways.
    True
    False


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