American Indians Flashcard

Front

What is the main geographic feature of the Arctic Cultural Region?

Back

Mostly made up of tundra

Front

What is a main food source in the Northwest Coast region?

Back

Salmon, seals, sea lions, whales

Front

Which region has fertile coastal plains, river valleys, mountains, and swamps? Options: Southeast, Great Basin, Plateau, Northwest Coast

Back

Southeast

Front

Which region is described as having mountains, deserts, and flat-topped mesas?

Back

Southwest

Front

Which region has main food sources including fish, plants, wild onions, and carrots?

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the main geographic feature of the Eastern Woodlands region?

Back

From the Mississippi River eastward to the Atlantic Ocean

Front

What is the main geographic feature of the Plateau region?

Back

Covered in grass and sagebrush

Front

What type of shelters are made out of blocks of snow?

Back

Igloos

Front

What were pueblos built out of?

Back

Adobe

Front

What type of homes could be several stories high and were made from posts of young trees?

Back

Mounds