Unit 4 American Indians: Day 12 Southwest part 1

Open Ended

What do these pictures have in common?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn about the American Indians of the Southwest region?

• To understand their unique culture and history

• Because they lived in cold climates

• To learn about modern cities

• Because they invented the internet

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The people of the Southwest built houses called

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of irrigation for the Southwest Indians?

• To add water to crops where there is not enough rain

• To decorate their villages

• To build houses on mountains

• To keep animals cool

Multiple Select

Select all the items that describe how the Southwest Indians adapted to their environment.

• Used irrigation to grow crops

• Built houses called Pueblos

• Hunted deer and raised sheep

• Lived in cold, rainy forests

Open Ended

Based on the maps shown, how did the environment of the Southwest region influence where people settled?

Open Ended

What challenges did the dry climate of the Southwest region create for the people who lived there?

Multiple Choice

Which present-day states are included in the Southwest region where the Pueblo and Hopi people lived?

• California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico

• Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas

• Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

• Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Open Ended

Which rivers are in the Southwest region of the United States?

Multiple Choice

How did the climate of the Southwest region influence where indigenous people chose to live?

• They lived near rivers to be close to water.

• They lived in the desert to avoid rain.

• They lived only in the northern part for cooler weather.

• They avoided all water sources.

Open Ended

What are some ways the people of the Southwest adapted their farming practices to their environment?

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Clothing in the Southwest was made from cotton, wool, and

Multiple Select

Which materials were commonly used by tribes in the Southwest to make clothing?

• Cotton

• Sheep wool

• Deer skins

• Silk

Multiple Choice

Why were pueblos built into the sides of cliffs and mountains in the Southwest?

• For protection and stability

• To be closer to water sources

• Because there was no flat land

• To avoid wild animals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Pueblo houses as seen in the image?

• Temporary shelters for nomadic tribes

• Permanent villages built for protection and community living

• Religious temples only used for ceremonies

• Storage buildings for food and supplies

Open Ended

List and explain two similarities and two differences between the Southwest and Northwest American Indians based on their environment, food, or clothing.

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How did the Southwest Indians use their desert environment to help them survive?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why the Southwest Indians were able to have permanent villages?

• They relied on hunting large animals year-round

• They developed irrigation systems for farming

• They built homes from adobe and stone

• They moved frequently to follow food sources

Multiple Choice

The American Indians of the Southwest adapted to their environment in many ways. Which of the following is an example of how they used natural resources?

• They built homes from adobe clay.

• They hunted whales for food.

• They wore heavy fur coats year-round.

• They built igloos from ice.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about the American Indians of the Southwest region today?