Chapter 2: Evidence from the Past Flashcards
Petroglyph
a rock carving made by people
Elder
an older member of a community who is respected for their knowledge or wisdom
Archeologist
a scientist who studies past human life and activities by examining physical evidence
Perspective
the way a person sees and understands the world
Artifact
an object made, used, or changed by humans
Glaciers did not extend beyond what is now northern Minnesota
False
Carvings made into wood are called petroglyphs.
False
Archeologists study artifacts.
True
Burial mounds made by early Minnesotans were never disturbed or dug-up.
False
Elders are respected in their community.
True
What are 2 pieces of evidence that people have been living in Minnesota for thousands of years?
Human remains have been found in multiple places that date back to 10,000 BCE. Human made artifacts, tools, and burial mounds that date back thousands of years have also been found.
Give at least 2 examples of how oral history can keep a group’s history alive.
Oral history can tell of events that happened long ago, share legends that teach lessons or explain why things are the way they are, and can connect people to each other and their past.
What are 2 examples of things that can affect a person’s perspective?
Experiences, education, culture, time period, or home.
When glaciers melted in Minnesota, what physical features did they create?
Deep pits which turned into lakes, boulders, and gravel.
When it comes to the Jeffers petroglyphs, what is one thing that archeologists and Native American elders agree on?
They show that people have lived in Minnesota for a long time
