Current Indian Tribes in Virginia

What is the scientific study of past cultures called?

• geography

• archaeology

• paleontology

• biology

Archaeologists study ____________ which are objects that have been made, used, or changed by humans.

• bone

• sticks

• artifacts

• arrowheads

What was the name of the Indian village believed to be the place where John Smith was rescued by Pocahontas?

• Yorktown

• Werowocomoco

• Jamestown

• Richmond

Archaeologists have uncovered much of the ______in Jamestown.

There are _______ American Indian tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Most of the recognized tribes live the which region?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Tidewater (Coastal Plain)

Many Virginia Indians live and as modern Americans but practice _______ traditions and crafts.

• new

• ancient

• modern

• three

Check all the ways Virginia Indians try to keep their cultural heritage alive.

• drumming

• singing

• working

• jewelry

• art

Many Virginia Indians hold public festivals to teach people about their culture called ________.

• potlatches

• Powhatan

• parties

• powwows

Check all the ways Virginia Indians continue to contribute to American society today.

• voting

• dancing

• reading

• holding office

• working in communities