CH 16 SS TN American Indian Tribes

Which Tennessee tribe spoke the Algonquian language?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

Which tribe lived in the location of the 1 on the map?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

Which tribe lived in the location of the 2 on the map?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

Which tribe lived in the location of the 3 on the map?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

Which tribe lived in the location of the 4 on the map?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

Why are Creek Indians considered a matrilineal society?

• They considered children to be part of the mother’s clan.

• They called their village chief a matri.

• They believed in a great spirit they called “Our Grandmother.”

• They put women in charge of planting and harvesting crops.

Select all tasks that belonged to men in the Cherokee tribe

• make food

• make weapons

• hunt

• plant crops

• fish

Select all tasks that belonged to women in the Cherokee tribe

• make food

• make weapons

• hunt

• plant crops

• harvest crops

The mico, or village chief, was a leader in the___________ tribe.

Why did the Chickasaw Indians build their villages on high ground?

• to see approaching enemies

• to avoid flood waters

• to make sure traders could find them