The First Amercan's Flashcard

Front

The Northwest tribes used _______ trees to build their homes.

Back

Redwood

Front

The Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands formed the League of ____ Nations.

Back

five

Front

What does the term 'indigenous' refer to?

Back

Native to a particular place or region

Front

Descendants of the Mound Builders include the __________.

Back

all of the above (Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek)

Front

How many different languages do Native Americans speak?

Back

Hundreds

Front

What is the primary material used by Northwest tribes for building homes?

Back

Wood from Redwood trees.

Front

What was the purpose of the League of Five Nations?

Back

To promote unity and cooperation among the Iroquois tribes.

Front

Define 'indigenous peoples'.

Back

Groups of people who are native to a specific region.

Front

Name one tribe that descends from the Mound Builders.

Back

Cherokee, Choctaw, or Creek.

Front

What is a characteristic of the languages spoken by Native Americans?

Back

There are hundreds of different languages.