North Carolina Native Americans: Coastal Plains

North Carolina Native Americans

​I can Statement

• ​I can summarize the changing roles of women, Native Americans and tribal groups throughout the history of North Carolina.

• ​I can describe how traditions, community structure and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.

Open Ended

What is the name of the Native American Tribe of the Mountain Region?

​Tribes of the Coastal Plains

​Reading Passage

​North Carolina Coastal Natives: Tribes of the Coastal Plain Region

Multiple Choice

Identify the one thing all NC Coastal American Indians had in common? 

• They all spoke the same language.

• They were all enemies.

• Their way of living was the same. 

Multiple Choice

What seems to be the reason for coastal tribes to live in villages near water?

• They could catch enough fish to feed their entire village using intricate fish traps. 

• They enjoyed going swimming on hot summer days.

• They liked to go canoeing and rafting.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

• Survival was the most important thing in the minds of all tribe members. 

• Canoes were the most useful tool for catching fish.

• Play time was important to the coastal Indias.

Multiple Choice

Why was the spirit of each animal important to the natives?

• They believed the Great Spirits had blessed them with the creatures of the land. 

• They believed the spirit of each animal brought them good luck. 

• They believed the spirit of the animals watched over them and kept them safe. 

Multiple Choice

What does Roanoke, Hatteras Island, Pamilco Sound, Neuse River and Pee Dee River have in common?

• They were all places in North Carolina where the coastal Indians held religious ceremonies.

• They were all places in North Carolina named by the coastal American Indians.

• They were all places considered important for religious ceremonies.

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