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Froggy Jumps Urban Beginnings & Indigenous CitiesOnline version Urban concepts and Indigenous urbanization by Abigail Flach 1 Which of the following best describes the relationship between urban history and the broader history of the United States? a Urban history highlights cultural and economic change, while U.S. history focuses more on political events. b Urban history is largely separate from U.S. history, focusing on infrastructure rather than society. c Urban history is central to understanding U.S. history since cities shaped the nation’s development. 2 Which of the following best describes a difference between pre-Columbian Indigenous urbanization and European colonial urban planning? a Indigenous urbanization developed prior to European arrival, while European planning imposed city-based settlement models. b Indigenous urbanization emphasized large empires, while European planning emphasized small villages. c Indigenous urbanization lacked permanent settlements, while European planning created the first cities. 3 What has been the significance of John Winthrop’s “City Upon a Hill” sermon (1630) in American urban history? a It inspired later reformers to address social issues in rapidly growing urban areas. b It reduced the influence of religion on American political thought c It established legal definitions of urban governance in early America 4 Which of the following best describes a difference between the terms “city” and “urban” based on their etymology? a City refers to physical structures, while urban refers to political systems. b City refers to inhabitants and civic life, while urban refers to the built environment. c City refers to economic activity, while urban refers to population size. 5 Which of the following best describes a difference between the historical meaning and modern use of “city” and “urban”? a Historically, the terms had distinct meanings, while today they are often used interchangeably. b Historically, the terms were identical, while today they have distinct meanings. c Historically, the term city referred to a settlement, while today they both refer to settlements. 6 Which of the following best describes a difference between defining urbanization by population tallies and defining it as a process? a Population tallies focus on numerical counts, while urbanization as a process emphasizes social and spatial transformation. b Population tallies focus on migration, while urbanization as a process focuses on fixed boundaries. c Population tallies emphasize infrastructure, while urbanization as a process emphasizes legal status. 7 Which of the following best describes a difference between measuring urbanization statistically and understanding it through lived experience? a Statistical measures capture cultural vitality, while lived experience focuses on population counts. b Statistical measures emphasize migration patterns, while lived experience emphasizes legal definitions. c Statistical measures focus on numbers, while lived experience includes opportunity, diversity, and social relationships. 8 Which of the following best describes a difference between early nineteenth-century urban investigators and later specialized social scientists? a Early investigators combined data collection with reform efforts, while later scholars became more specialized in distinct disciplines. b Early investigators emphasized rural issues, while later scholars focused on urban areas. c Early investigators focused on theory, while later scholars focused on practical reforms. 9 Which of the following is a similarity between early public health practitioners and statisticians studying cities? a Both limited their work to economic data collection. b Both focused on demographic trends to understand urban conditions. c Both avoided involvement in public policy decisions. 10 Which of the following is a similarity between some Indigenous settlements and contemporaneous European cities? a Both had comparable population density and scale. b Both were exclusively agricultural communities. c Both were temporary and highly mobile settlements. 11 Which of the following best explains why historians study urban communities formed by Native Americans? a They provide insight into the early development of the built environment in North America. b They inspired European urban models in later periods of U.S. history. c They developed directly into most present-day U.S. cities. 12 Which of the following best describes a difference among Native American urban settlements? a They varied in physical form due to different environments and cultural practices. b They followed a single model based on European city design. c They were all located in forested regions with similar building materials. 13 Which of the following best describes a difference between Native American and European contributions to early American landscapes? a Native Americans shaped the landscape through established patterns, while Europeans built upon and adapted those existing features. b Native Americans created temporary spaces, while Europeans established permanent settlements. c Native Americans avoided land modification, while Europeans cleared land for settlement. 14 Which of the following best describes a difference between oral history and written records in studying Indigenous societies? a Oral history provides cultural insight, while written records were often absent in pre-colonial societies. b Oral history is less useful than written records for most topics because it is too subjective. c Oral history focuses on politics and economics, while written records focus on culture. 15 Which of the following is a similarity between Cahokia and other early world cities? a Both relied primarily on small-scale subsistence economies. b Both lacked evidence of social hierarchy. c Both displayed features such as trade networks and monumental construction. 16 Which of the following best describes the emphasis of the field of “new Indian history”? a Native peoples had little effect on the pristine environment of North America and did not build anything we would recognize as cities. b Native peoples are best understood as victims. c Native peoples were motivated by their own unique cultural patterns that adapted to change over time. 17 Which of the following is TRUE of our knowledge of the earliest American Indians? a Scholars have proven that American Indians crossed a land bridge from Asia to Alaska exactly 15,000 years ago. b Scholars have clear evidence that American Indians arrived via small boats from Polynesia 20,000 years ago. c Scholars continue to debate the details and process of populating the North and South American continents. 18 Which of the following statements about Cahokia is TRUE? a It was one of the largest pre-colonial urban centers north of Mexico b At its peak, it was home to as many people as London or Florence during the same period. c Its history has been well-documented through folklore, songs, and oral traditions 19 Where was the Chaco Canyon settlement? a East of present-day Denver, Colorado b In the Grand Canyon c In the northwest portion of present-day New Mexico 20 Which of the following groups is associated with longhouses? a Cahokians b Pueblo c Iroquois 21 Which region of the United States is associated with the establishment of “praying Indian towns” in the 17th century? a New Mexico and the Southwest b New England c Florida and the Gulf Coast 22 Which of the following is TRUE about the difference between Cahokia and Chaco Canyon? a Cahokians built an extensive network of roads, irrigation systems, and “Great Houses,” whereas little is known about the built environment of Chaco Canyon. b Unlike Cahokia, Chaco Canyon did not have trade networks. c Chaco Canyon was larger and more urban than Cahokia at its height. 23 When was Chaco Canyon inhabited by a thriving Anasazi culture? a Between the 7th and 12th centuries b From 1200-1750 BCE c Scholars are not sure when it was inhabited. 24 When was Cahokia inhabited? a Approximately 700 to 1400 AD b About 7000 years ago c From 450BC to 1000 AD 25 Where was Cahokia? a In the northwest portion of present-day New Mexico b Near present-day Santa Fe, New Mexico c East of present-day St. Louis, Missouri 26 Which of the following is a similarity between the Neolithic and Urban Revolutions? a Both led to smaller and more dispersed populations. b Both contributed to major changes in how human societies organized space and labor. c Both reduced the importance of agriculture. 27 Which of the following best describes a difference between the land bridge theory and alternative migration theories? a The land bridge theory rejects the plausibility of migration from Asia, while alternatives support it. b The land bridge theory emphasizes migration through Beringia, while alternatives include coastal routes. c The land bridge theory focuses on South America, while alternatives focus on North America. 28 Which of the following is a similarity between early migration theories of the Americas? a All attempt to explain how humans first reached the continents. b All agree on the precise timing of human arrival. c All rely primarily on written historical records. 29 Which of the following is a similarity between Cahokia and Etzanoa? a Both were large settlements supported by agriculture and regional trade. b Both were documented primarily through written Indigenous records. c Both have been the subject of archaeological study since the nineteenth century 30 Which of the following best describes a difference between Etzanoa and Cahokia? a Etzanoa was smaller than surrounding villages, while Cahokia was about the same size as surrounding settlements. b Etzanoa is supported by both archaeological and written accounts, while understanding of Cahokia relies more heavily on archaeological evidence. c Etzanoa lacked river-based agricultural production, while Cahokia depended on it. 31 Which of the following best describes a difference between Mandan settlements and Plains nomadic groups? a Mandan settlements avoided agriculture, while nomadic groups depended on it. b Mandan settlements were more permanent and denser c Nomadic groups relied more on trade than the Mandan settlements. 32 Which of the following is a similarity between Chaco Canyon and Cahokia? a Both lacked monumental architecture. b Both functioned as major regional centers for culture, trade, and governance. c Both relied entirely on irrigated agriculture of corn, beans, and squash. 33 Which of the following is a similarity between Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde? a Both adapted settlement strategies to challenging, arid environments. b Both relied primarily on sophisticated irrigation systems developed by the Spanish. c Both were located along major river floodplains of the Colorado River and its tributaries. 34 Which of the following is a similarity between Hohokam and Ancestral Pueblo societies? a Both lacked long-distance trade networks. b Both developed strategies to manage water in arid environments. c Both avoided permanent settlements. 35 Which of the following best describes a difference between Chaco Canyon and Hohokam settlements? a Hohokam developed extensive irrigation canal systems, while Chaco Canyon relied more on water collection and regional support networks. b Hohokam built dispersed agricultural communities, while Chaco Canyon consisted of smaller, isolated villages. c Hohokam settlements were organized around mountain valleys, while Chaco Canyon settlements were located along major rivers. 36 Which of the following is a similarity between European colonists and Native Americans in land use? a Both modified the landscape to support their economic systems. b Both possessed few tools capable of significantly altering the environment. c Both relied on natural clearings for agricultural development. 37 Which of the following best describes the difference between the “virgin land” myth and historical reality? a The myth suggests untouched land, while reality shows landscapes shaped by Indigenous peoples. b The myth suggests no indigenous urban settlements, while reality shows many pre-Columbian cities in North America. c The myth emphasizes indigenous harmony with nature, while reality shows widespread destruction of natural systems. 38 Which of the following best describes the significance of Cahokia? a It was one of the largest pre-colonial urban centers north of Mexico b It was the first European-style city in North America c It served as the primary trading village between Europeans and Native Americans in the Mississippi Valley 39 Which of the following best identifies Etzanoa? a A Spanish colonial mission in Florida b A large Indigenous settlement identified through archaeological and written evidence c A small nomadic encampment in the Great Plains 40 Which of the following best defines the term “chunkey”? a A ceremonial game involving rolling a stone and throwing spears at it b A form of agricultural production used in Cahokia c A religious ritual associated with burial mounds 41 Which of the following best identifies V. Gordon Childe’s contribution to urban studies? a He developed theories about modern metropolitan regions b He created maps of Indigenous trade networks c He proposed criteria for identifying early urban settlements 42 Which of the following best describes the Hohokam people? a A nomadic Plains group dependent on bison hunting b A coastal fishing society with limited agriculture c A desert society known for extensive irrigation canal systems 43 Which of the following best identifies Reverend John Eliot? a A Puritan missionary who established praying towns in New England b An English explorer who mapped Indigenous settlements c An archaeologist who studied Cahokia 44 Which of the following best defines the term “Columbian Exchange”? a The exchange of people, crops, animals, and diseases between the Old World and New World b The movement of European settlers within North America c The transfer of goods between Indigenous groups in North America 45 Which of the following best defines the term “palisade” in Indigenous settlements? a A ceremonial structure used for religious gatherings b A defensive wall made of wooden stakes surrounding a settlement c A network of irrigation canals used for farming 46 Which of the following best defines the term “midden”? a A burial mound used for ceremonial purposes b A pathway connecting settlements c A refuse pile that provides archaeological evidence of daily life 47 A historian studying how European diseases spread rapidly among Native American populations after contact would most directly be examining which concept? a Urban Revolution b Diaspora c Columbian Exchange 48 Archaeologists uncover a large deposit of broken pottery, animal bones, and food remains near an ancient settlement. This evidence would most directly be identified as a: a Plaza b Midden c Palisade 49 After the decline of Cahokia, groups of people moved along river systems and established new communities elsewhere. This movement is best described as: a Urbanization b Colonization c Diaspora 50 A settlement is identified as urban because it includes specialized workers, long-distance trade, and monumental architecture. This classification most closely follows the criteria proposed by: a John Eliot b V. Gordon Childe c Coll Thrush

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between urban history and the broader history of the United States?

Which of the following best describes a difference between pre-Columbian Indigenous urbanization and European colonial urban planning?

What has been the significance of John Winthrop’s “City Upon a Hill” sermon (1630) in American urban history?

Which of the following best describes a difference between the terms “city” and “urban” based on their etymology?

Which of the following best describes a difference between the historical meaning and modern use of “city” and “urban”?

Which of the following best describes a difference between defining urbanization by population tallies and defining it as a process?

Which of the following best describes a difference between measuring urbanization statistically and understanding it through lived experience?

Which of the following best describes a difference between early nineteenth-century urban investigators and later specialized social scientists?

Which of the following is a similarity between early public health practitioners and statisticians studying cities?

Which of the following is a similarity between some Indigenous settlements and contemporaneous European cities?

Which of the following best explains why historians study urban communities formed by Native Americans?

Which of the following best describes a difference among Native American urban settlements?

Which of the following best describes a difference between Native American and European contributions to early American landscapes?

Which of the following best describes a difference between oral history and written records in studying Indigenous societies?

Which of the following is a similarity between Cahokia and other early world cities?

Which of the following best describes the emphasis of the field of “new Indian history”?

Which of the following is TRUE of our knowledge of the earliest American Indians?

Which of the following statements about Cahokia is TRUE?

Where was the Chaco Canyon settlement?

Which of the following groups is associated with longhouses?

Which region of the United States is associated with the establishment of “praying Indian towns” in the 17th century?

Which of the following is TRUE about the difference between Cahokia and Chaco Canyon?

When was Chaco Canyon inhabited by a thriving Anasazi culture?

When was Cahokia inhabited?

Where was Cahokia?

Which of the following is a similarity between the Neolithic and Urban Revolutions?

Which of the following best describes a difference between the land bridge theory and alternative migration theories?

Which of the following is a similarity between early migration theories of the Americas?

Which of the following is a similarity between Cahokia and Etzanoa?

Which of the following best describes a difference between Etzanoa and Cahokia?

Which of the following best describes a difference between Mandan settlements and Plains nomadic groups?

Which of the following is a similarity between Chaco Canyon and Cahokia?

Which of the following is a similarity between Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde?

Which of the following is a similarity between Hohokam and Ancestral Pueblo societies?

Which of the following best describes a difference between Chaco Canyon and Hohokam settlements?

Which of the following is a similarity between European colonists and Native Americans in land use?

Which of the following best describes the difference between the “virgin land” myth and historical reality?

Which of the following best describes the significance of Cahokia?

Which of the following best identifies Etzanoa?

Which of the following best defines the term “chunkey”?

Which of the following best identifies V. Gordon Childe’s contribution to urban studies?

Which of the following best describes the Hohokam people?

Which of the following best identifies Reverend John Eliot?

Which of the following best defines the term “Columbian Exchange”?

Which of the following best defines the term “palisade” in Indigenous settlements?

Which of the following best defines the term “midden”?

A historian studying how European diseases spread rapidly among Native American populations after contact would most directly be examining which concept?

Archaeologists uncover a large deposit of broken pottery, animal bones, and food remains near an ancient settlement. This evidence would most directly be identified as a:

After the decline of Cahokia, groups of people moved along river systems and established new communities elsewhere. This movement is best described as:**

A settlement is identified as urban because it includes specialized workers, long-distance trade, and monumental architecture. This classification most closely follows the criteria proposed by:**