American Indians of North America

Which American Indian group would MOST likely be found wearing this type of clothing>

• Southeast

• Arctic

• Plains

• Northwest

What is the reason for the difference in ways of life for each American Indian group?

• Their environments were different because they lived in different parts of North America.

• They had different forms of government.

• They worshiped differently.

• Each tribe had different needs and wants.

These Native Americans had to depend on corn as their main source of food. (Choose two)

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Plains

• Southeast

Which of these early Native American cultures were known to live in houses made from the earth called lodges in the winter?

• Arctic

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Plains

How were the dwellings of the American Indian tribes living in the Southwest different from those of other tribes?

• They were built using elm tree bark and animal hides.

• The were multiple story structures made from clay.

• They were small earthen mounds built directly in the ground.

• They were made by covering wooden frames covered in thatches of grass.

Which of these was a common way American Indians in the Plains made use of buffalo in their everyday lives?

• Riding buffalo

• Using buffalo to move heavy objects

• Carving totem poles

• Making clothing from buffalo skins or hides.

Which of the following was NOT a natural resource used for food by the Arctic American Indians?

• Jackrabbits

• Whale

• Seals

• Arctic Foxes

Which of these animals were herded and were an important natural resource for the Southwest Hopi Indians?

• Sheep

• Horses

• Buffalo

• Goats

How did the Northeast American Indians provide for their basic needs?

• They grew corn, beans, and squash.

• They fished for whales, salmon, and shellfish.

• They hunted buffalo

• They built shelters of snow and ice

How did climate affect the natives of the Southeast region?

• They had a long growing season and wore lighter clothing

• They were unable to grow crops due to the extreme heat.

• They had to wear warm, thick clothes all year.

• They were able to wear only wool and moss to stay warm all year.