Social Studies - Chapter 2, pgs. 38-72

The Haudenosaunee government was a

• civilization

• staple

• lodge

• confederation

Corn was a _______________ for the Hopi and a part of every meal.

• civilization

• staple

• lodge

• confederation

The Hopewell _____________ was one of the first to create large villages in North America.

• civilization

• staple

• lodge

• confederation

A Pawnee _______________ was made of bark, earth, and grass.

• civilization

• staple

• lodge

• confederation

Totem poles are carved out of red cedar and painted in bright colors. They show images of human beings, birds, and animals. The images tell a story about the family or clan who had the pole made. Totem poles are sacred to Northwest Indian peoples because the poles represent a tie to their ancestors. Potlatches are held to celebrate the raising of a totem pole.

What is the subject of the paragraph?

• American Indian ancestors

• potlatches

• totem poles

• bird carvings

Totem poles are carved out of red cedar and painted in bright colors. They show images of human beings, birds, and animals. The images tell a story about the family or clan who had the pole made. Totem poles are sacred to Northwest Indian peoples because the poles represent a tie to their ancestors. Potlatches are held to celebrate the raising of a totem pole.

Which statement best summarizes the paragraph?

• Totem poles are important because they show images that tell family or clan stories.

• Being connected to ancestors is important to the Northwest Indian peoples.

• Totem poles are carved from red cedar.

• It takes a long time to carve the images on totem poles.

Why did horses change the lives of the Plains Indians?

• because horses made farming easier

• because horses helped promote peace between Indian groups

• because horses made it easier to hunt and travel

• because they started hunting horses instead of buffalo

Why did American Indians living in the Southwest use irrigation?

• They needed to water their crops

• They used it to protect their homes

• It helped them hunt for food

• They carried their belongings with it

The pueblos were shelter found in what region?

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Great Plains

• Eastern Woodlands

What did the totem poles represent for the Native Americans that lived in the Northwest?

• food

• ancestors

• sleep

• religion