Native American Quiz

How did the first Americans survive?

• They faught in wars to protect themselves.

• They hid from other tribes and Europeans.

• They hunted, gathered, and farmed their food.

• They ordered their food from their favorite take-out restaurant.

Native Americans who gathered their food...

• Planted corn, potatoes, squash, and other food.

• Collected roots and berries.

• Used spears and missile launchers to hunt animals.

What part of North America were the inuits from??

• Pacific Northwest

• Alaskan Region

• Eastern Woodlands

• Southwest

How did the Inuits get from place to place? (transportation)

• They rode horses.

• They used dog sleds.

• They used canoes.

What states are part of the southwest region?

• Washington, California, Oregon

• North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

• Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota

• New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Arizona

What region were the Navajo and Anasazi from?

• Southwest

• Pacific Northwest

• Alaskan Region

• Eastern Woodland

How did the Pacific Northwest tribes obtain their food??

• They farmed and fished.

• They hunted (fishing included) and gathered

• They only fished.

What was the climate like in the Southwest? How could this effect the way that these Natives obtained their food?

The Pacific Northwest Natives lived in...

• Wigwams

• Teepees

• Pueblos

• Plank Houses

Where are the Great Plains located? (Hint: Inbetween two North American landmarks)

• Between the Rio Grande and the Rocky Mountains.

• Between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.

• Between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.