Native Americans

Open Ended

How did the natural features of North Carolina, such as rivers, forests, and the coast, help Native Americans survive?

Multiple Choice

According to the map, which county in North Carolina has the largest concentration of Native Americans?

• Robeson County

• Swain County

• Jackson County

• Brunswick County

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Based on the images and text, which of the following are ways Native Americans in North Carolina used their environment?

• Hunting and fishing

• Farming the land

• Building shelters from natural materials

• Importing food from other regions

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Native Americans used tools made from

, wood, and bone.

Multiple Choice

Which crops were known as the 'Three Sisters' grown by Native Americans?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Peas, carrots, and lettuce

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Native Americans made their own fishing

to catch fish.

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Rivers and streams gave Native Americans fish and water to

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tools did Native Americans use for hunting and fishing?

• Bows and arrows

• Spears and harpoons

• Fishing rods

• Guns

Multiple Choice

Which material was NOT used by Native Americans for making pots and jewelry?

• Clay

• Shells

• Plastic

• Stone

Open Ended

Explain how Native Americans used natural resources to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Multiple Select

Which of the following natural resources did Native Americans use to make items for daily life?

• Wood from trees

• Animal skins

• Clay and shells

• Plastic

Multiple Choice

Why did Native Americans build their villages near rivers and streams?

• To enjoy swimming

• To have access to water, fish, and transportation

• To be closer to the mountains

• Because they liked the view

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The Cherokee built

houses covered in mud and bark for the winter.

Multiple Choice

What type of shelter did the Cherokee build for the winter?

• Large tents made of animal skins

• Round houses covered in mud and bark

• Log cabins with glass windows

• Open-air huts with palm leaves

Open Ended

Explain how the environment influenced the way Native Americans built their homes and gathered resources. Use examples from the questions above.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how Native Americans used their environment?

• They ignored nature and bought supplies from other places.

• They used the land, plants, and animals around them to meet their needs.

• They only ate food brought by traders.

• They did not use natural resources.

Multiple Choice

What is one thing you learned today about how people interact with their environment?

• How Native Americans built homes

• How people use natural resources

• How geography affects daily life

• How to draw a map

Open Ended

How did the Native Americans in North Carolina state interact with their physical environment to meet their needs?