Native Texans Vocabulary Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the practice of agriculture?

• Raising animals and growing crops

• Traveling from place to place

• Eating only vegetables

• Building permanent homes

Multiple Choice

Which foods were likely part of the Caddo's diet according to the information provided?

• Corn, squash, beans

• Fish, chicken, apples

• Rice, potatoes, beef

• Bread, cheese, grapes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a nomad?

• A person who moves from place to place with no permanent home

• A person who grows crops and raises animals

• A person who only eats vegetables

• A person who lives in one place their whole life

Open Ended

What two things did hunter-gatherers do to get their food?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a sedentary tribe?

• A tribe that moves frequently

• A tribe that lives in one place all the time

• A tribe that only hunts animals

• A tribe that only gathers plants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of adaptation by Native Texans?

• Moving to a new land

• Using animal hides to stay warm

• Building boats for fishing

• Trading with other tribes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of adaptation by Native Texans? (2 answers)

• Using animal hides to stay warm

• Building irrigation canals

• Changing crops to suit the climate

• Constructing bridges over rivers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a modification made to the environment to make life easier?

• Building irrigation canals

• Hunting wild animals

• Living in caves

• Traveling by foot

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a Native band and a tribe?

• A band is larger than a tribe

• A band is smaller than a tribe and often made up of a few families

• A band is the same as a tribe

• A band refers to musical groups

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are synonyms for 'primitive' or 'adaptive'.

• Basic

• Adjustable

• Modern

• Rigid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes adobe?

• A type of brick made from sun-dried mud and straw

• A tool used by Native Americans for hunting

• A type of food eaten by Pueblo tribes

• A type of clothing worn by Natives.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered natural resources used by Native Texans?

• Shells

• Plastic

• Salt

• Metal tools