30 Questions
What unique architectural feature characterized the homes of the Mogollon and Mimbres people?
Homes made of river cobbles and adobe
What was the significance of the ballcourts in the Mogollon and Mimbres culture?
Result of stimulus diffusion from Mesoamerican (Mayan) in the southwest and Hohokam sites
What was the characteristic of the Great House architecture in Chaco Canyon?
Elaborate road system, 25,000 square miles, brought Great House architecture from the north
What was the significance of Katcinas in the Puebloan culture?
Considered ancestral spirits that serve as intermediates between the living and the deities of the supernatural world
What led to the decline of the Chaco Canyon phenomenon?
Colder weather and short growing season
What was the significance of the pottery in the Mogollon and Mimbres culture?
Elaborate pots found in burials on the head of an individual; and are all ceremonially broken
What was the significance of Paquimé in the context of the American Southwest?
Paquimé was a center for trade, where goods such as macaw, cotton, turquoise, bison hides, and stone for tools were exchanged.
What is the primary function of soil resistivity in the context of CRM?
Measuring changes in conductivity by passing an electrical current through ground soils to detect subsurface features.
What is the primary purpose of an environmental impact assessment in a construction project on federal land or using federal funds?
To survey and prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to identify potential cultural and environmental resources.
What was the main feature of the Cahokia site in Illinois, and what cultural tradition was it associated with?
The main feature of the Cahokia site was the Monk's mound, which was the largest of the Mississippian mounds.
What is the role of the THPO in CRM, and what is the acronym 'THPO' short for?
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer; responsible for ensuring the preservation of historic properties and cultural resources on tribal lands.
What was the primary purpose of the Norse settlement at L'Anse Aux Meadows, and what were some of the significant artifacts found at the site?
The primary purpose of the settlement was to provide timber for shipbuilding and houses, and significant artifacts found included sod-and-timber houses, butternut seeds, spindle whorl, and needle hone.
What is the primary goal of NAGPRA, and what type of items are protected under this legislation?
The return of objects of cultural patrimony to Native American groups; protects funerary items, human remains, and sacred objects.
What was the significance of Jamestown, and what was the name of the cash crop introduced by John Rolfe?
Jamestown was the first English settlement, and John Rolfe introduced Caribbean tobacco as a cash crop.
What was the significance of Anhaica, and what was the role of De Soto in the region?
Anhaica was a Spanish borderlands site, and De Soto introduced smallpox to the region, which had a devastating impact on the indigenous population.
What is the significance of the Antiquities Act of 1906, and how does it relate to CRM?
It was the first law to provide general legal protection of cultural and natural resources of historic interest on federal lands.
What was the significance of Patty Jo Watson and Mary C. Kennedy's work in the context of Eastern Woodlands agriculture?
Patty Jo Watson and Mary C. Kennedy's work highlighted the role of women in Eastern Woodlands agriculture.
What is the primary purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, and how does it relate to CRM?
To establish policies for environmental and cultural preservation, and to require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for certain projects.
What is the term used to describe the study of plant remains at archaeological sites?
Paleoethnobotany
What is the name of the ancient ancestor of corn?
Teosinte
What is the term used to describe the spread of cultural ideas or practices from one group to another, with adaptations and adjustments?
Stimulus diffusion
What is the name of the type of multi-purpose room used in Pueblo villages, such as Chaco Canyon?
Kiva
What is the term used to describe the study of human remains at archaeological sites?
Bioarchaeology
What is the name of the cultural group known for their irrigation systems, pithouses, and ball courts in Southern Arizona?
Hohokam
What was the significance of Eirik Thorvaldsson the Red's journey to Greenland, and what was the result of his settlement?
He discovered Greenland, settled there, and gave it its name, establishing a link to Denmark.
What was the focus of Bruseth et al.'s work, and what did they discover?
The focus was on the archaeology of La Belle, and they discovered French and Mediterranean influences in the excavation and artifacts found.
What was the impact of Hernando De Soto's expedition on the native population, and what was lacking in terms of archaeological evidence?
De Soto's expedition introduced smallpox to the native population, and there is not a lot of archaeological evidence from that expedition.
What was John White's role in the Grenville failed settlement, and what did he observe about the natives?
John White was an artist who made observations about the natives during the Grenville failed settlement.
What were some of the innovations happening in the Eastern Woodlands during the Late Archaic, and what were some examples of cultigens?
Some innovations included pottery, groundstone bowls, and cultigens such as pumpkins, gourds, and wild plants.
Who is Deb Haaland, and what milestone did she achieve in US politics?
Deb Haaland is the US Secretary of the Interior, and she is the first native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
Explore the various disciplines that study human remains, plant and animal fossils, ceramics, and tools at archaeological sites. Delve into the fields of zooarchaeology, paleoethnobotany, bioarchaeology, and paleoanthropology. Discover the significance of shell middens and mounds in understanding past human societies.
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