American Indians- Arctic, Southwest, Northwest

Many of the American Indians of the Arctic were nomadic people. Why did they move from place to place?

• They were finding new areas to mine.

• They were looking for new land to farm.

• They were growing corn.

• They were following the whales to hunt.

The Southwest American Indians depended on the resources in their area. Which of the following activities best describes their way of life?

• They ate mostly fish.

• They followed and hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter.

• They hunted seal and salmon.

• They didn’t often hunt for food, instead they were mostly farmers.

Which American Indians lived in plank houses?

• Arctic

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Plains

What is one type of shelter the Arctic region American Indians used?

• Plank houses

• Pueblos

• Brick houses

• Igloos

The Southwest American Indians mostly grew crops for their food and did not hunt very much. Which crop did they grow the most of?

• Corn; they grew 24 types of corn.

• Trees

• It was too cold to grow crops.

• They would hunt buffalo instead of growing fruits and vegetables.

Most tribes of this region lived in plank houses made from wood. Which tribe does this best describe?

• Northwest

• Plains

• Northeast

• Mexico

These American Indians wore thick and warm clothing made from animal skins and furs. What region were they from?

• Arctic

• Plains

• Northeast

• Southwest

The Arctic American Indians often hunted whales and which other two types of animals?

• Buffalo and deer

• Rabbits and snakes

• Turkeys and buffalo

• Caribou and seals

The Northwest American Indians got most of their food from ________________________.

• Fishing

• Farming

• Hunting

• Buying food from stores

Which American Indians had totem poles in front of their homes?

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Plains

• Arctic