The Grand Canyon

 

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Today or theme is the Grand Canyon: Archeological History.


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**  The Grand Canyon: Archeological History **
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** Archeological Resources **

Read it several times, study the vocabulary in the left sidebar as needed, and then answer the questions below.


1.  Evidence of what exists going back 12,000 years in the area of the Grand Canyon?

2.  What river flows through the Grand Canyon?

3.  The figurines found in the Grand Canyon were made from what type of tree?

4.  The figurines found in the Grand Canyon were found in what type of dwelling?

5.  Native Americans from which tribe lived inthe area of what is now called the "Tusayan Ruin"?

6.  What types of animals freely roamed the area from 11,500 PB until the end of the ice age?

7.  When did the use of tools first appear in the Grand Canyon area?

8.  What plants could be found in the Grand Canyon area beginning around 3500 BP? 

9.  What geological occurance made it possible to grow these plants?

10.  What evidence suggests that humans started to live in villages in the Formative Period?

11.  When did the manufacture and use of pottery become common?

12.  Why were various Native American groups attracted to this area?

13.  After the 1100's, why did the groups living there move to higher ground?

14.  Name the eleven Native American tribal groups that occupied this area.

15. Who were the European groups who traversed the Grand Canyon area?


Questions for Research:

12.  What type of Native American Indian life exists in the Grand Canyon area today?

13. What type of animals live in the Grand Canyon area today?

14.  What type of agriculture exists in the Grand Canyon area today?


 


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