American Indians- Arctic, Southwest, Northwest

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Many of the American Indians of the Arctic were nomadic people. Why did they move from place to place?

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They were following the whales to hunt.

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The Southwest American Indians depended on the resources in their area. Which of the following activities best describes their way of life? They ate mostly fish. , They followed and hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter. , They hunted seal and salmon. , They didn’t often hunt for food, instead they were mostly farmers.

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They didn’t often hunt for food, instead they were mostly farmers.

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Which American Indians lived in plank houses? Options: Arctic, Southeast, Northwest, Plains

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Northwest

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What is one type of shelter the Arctic region American Indians used?

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Igloos

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The Southwest American Indians mostly grew crops for their food and did not hunt very much. Which crop did they grow the most of?

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Corn; they grew 24 types of corn.

Front

Most tribes of this region lived in plank houses made from wood. Which tribe does this best describe?

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Northwest

Front

These American Indians wore thick and warm clothing made from animal skins and furs. What region were they from?

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Arctic

Front

The Arctic American Indians often hunted whales and which other two types of animals?

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Caribou and seals

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The Northwest American Indians got most of their food from ________________________.

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Fishing

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Which American Indians had totem poles in front of their homes? Options: Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Arctic

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Northwest