Native Americans of South Carolina

In which South Carolina region did the Cherokee live?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Sandhills

• Coastal Zone

How many homes were in a Cherokee village?

• 100-200

• 30-60

• 500-600

• 10-20

Where did most Native Americans build their villages?

• near the ocean

• in the mountains

• by a river

• where there were hills

What animals did Native Americans hunt for food?

• bear, antelope, turkey, and fish

• fish and chicken

• bear, turkey, and insects

• bear, deer, turkey, and fish

How did Native Americans use the rivers?

• fishing and cooking

• drinking and bathing

• travel and food

• all of the above

Why was Sequoyah a famous Cherokee leader?

• He invented a system for writing the Cherokee language.

• He started many wars with other tribes.

• He kept the Cherokee from going to war.

• He helped the women and children.

Who had the most power in the Cherokee government?

• Chief

• Council

• Women

• Men

In which South Carolina region did the Catawba live?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Sandhills

• Coastal Zone

What does the name Catawba mean?

• Berry Pickers

• Fighters

• River People

• Native Americans

What was the chief's job in the Catawba tribe?

• to lead the council

• to send people to war

• to find the food

• to make all the decisions