1.No one really knows exactly when the first people arrived in(61)what we now call as California.However,it is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.Scientists believe that these settlers(62)crossed (cross) the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America(63)by means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times.In the 16th century,after the(64)arrival (arrive) of the Europeans,the native people suffered(65)greatly(great).Thousands were killed(66)orforced into slavery.In addition,many died from the diseases(67)brought(bring) by the Europeans.However,some survived these terrible times,and today there are more Native Americans (68)living(live) in California than in any other state.
California is the third (69)biggest (big) state in the USA but has the largest population.It also has the distinction of being the most multicultural state in the USA,having attracted people from all over the world.The customs and languages of the immigrants live on in their new home.This diversity of culture is not(70)surprising(surprise) when you know the history of California.