VS2 Native Americans

Which two large bodies of water border Virginia?

• James River - York River

• Rappahannock River - Pacific Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay - Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay - Pacific Ocean

Virginia's four major rivers served as an important source of ______.

• communication

• protection

• riches

• food

The four major rivers in Virginia are separated by ______.

• valleys

• mountains

• islands

• peninsulas

Historians use _____ to understand & learn about people who lived in an area long ago.

• maps

• almanacs

• artifacts

• encyclopedias

There were many First American tribes in North America. They were called Indians because ________.

• the word meant "native"

• Columbus did not realize what continent he had reached

• this is what they called themselves

• explorers needed to trade with the natives

The Algonquian language groups located primarily in Virginia lived in the area labeled ____.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Cherokee tribe were members of what Native American language group?

• Iriquoian

• Siouan

• Algonquian

• Monocan

In the past, the clothing, food, and shelters the Native Americans used depended on _______.

• their government

• their religion

• the season

• their traditions

During which season did Native Americans harvest crops for food?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What was a major source of food for Native Americans in winter?

• fish & berries

• corn, beans, & squash

• berries & squash

• birds & other animals