Native American Regions

Which of the following was NOT one way people of the Eastern Woodlands used forest resources?

• Food

• Clothing

• Electricity

• Water

In addition to meat, what did animals provide to the peoples of the Eastern Woodlands?

• Successful hunting methods

• Friendship and skills for hunting

• Oil and grains for warmth

• Skins and furs for clothing

Why did Woodland hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed?

• They were good hunters

• They felt a connection to nature

• They believed it would bring good luck

• They knew the deer were listening

How did most Plains people live?

• By farming

• By hunting

• By fishing

• By farming and hunting

Which animal was important to the people of the Plains for meat, clothing, blankets, and eating utensils?

• Buffalo

• Deer

• Caribou

• Mammoth

What is one way horses affected the lifestyle of the Plains?

• The teepees were no longer needed

• Hunting buffalo was easier

• Dogs had more work

• Horses wandered north

Which of the following describes the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region?

• Rainforest

• Known for constant flooding

• Mostly hot and dry

• Freezing temperatures

Why did the Southwest build their villages on the tops of mesas?

• For better hunting

• For warmth

• For the view

• For protection

Why did the people of the Great Plains live in teepees?

• They could trade them for other goods

• They were comfortable

• They could move them easily when they looked for food

• They couldn't afford to live in longhouses

What made life in the Great Basin difficult for Native Americans?

• Very few animals and vegetation for food

• Hot temperatures during the day

• Cold temperatures at night

• All of these answer choices