Creek and Cherokee

The Creek and Cherokee lived ________________________.

• near rivers

• in deserts

• in jungles

• in trees

Why did the Creek and Cherokee live near rivers?

• To fish

• To travel

• To plant crops on the rich soil

• All of the above

What do you call the large open space in the center of a Creek town used for weddings, ceremonies, and to play games?

• courthouse

• plaza

• garden

• river

What did the Creek and Cherokee use to build their homes?

• bark, tree branches, mud

• concrete, bricks, stone

• mud, bricks, tile

• tree branches, bark, concrete

Which of these is a job of Creek and Cherokee women?

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Planting crops in gardens

• Running trading posts

Which of these is a job of Creek and Cherokee men?

• Hunting

• Making baskets

• Gathering fruits and nuts

• Planting crops

How many homes did the Cherokee have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Sequoyah was worried the stories and customs of the Cherokee people would be lost because they did not have a _____________________ language.

• listening

• drawing

• spoken

• written

Sequoyah spent many years creating the Cherokee alphabet. He never gave up or got frustrated even though it took a long time. This shows ___________________.

• patience

• compassion

• honesty

• trustworthy.

Sequoyah showed ______________________ by allowing others to pay him later for goods at his trading post.

• patience

• compassion

• honesty

• rudeness