VA Indians Review

Christopher Columbus called the people he encountered "Indians" because -

• he thought he was in the Indies.

• he thought he was in North America.

• he thought he was in Jamestown.

• he thought he was in Africa.

Virginia's American Indians left evidence in all regions of Virginia. What kind of evidence did they leave?

• knives and copper jewelry

• canoes and paddles

• arrowheads and pottery

• nuts and berries

Virginia's American Indians are referred to as Eastern Woodland Indians because -

• they lived in trees that faced east.

• forests covered most of the land they lived on.

• they used wood to build their homes and furniture.

• the ocean is located to the east of the Indian villages.

How did Virginia's Indians interact with the environment to meet their food needs in the summer?

• They grew crops like corn, beans, and squash.

• They harvested crops.

• They lived off stored food.

• They fished and picked berries.

Which of the following best describes Virginia's climate?

• Mild with four separate seasons.

• Hot with four separate seasons.

• Dry with two separate seasons.

• Cold with three separate seasons.

Which item is NOT an Indian artifact?

• journal

• arrowhead

• pottery

• stone tool

During the winter months many of Virginia's American Indians -

• hunted small animals and birds.

• planted crops.

• built igloos.

• harvested their crops.

Which letter shows the location of where the Algonquian language was spoken?

• C

• B

• A

What Indian language was spoken in Southwestern Virginia?

• Iroquoian

• Algonquian

• Siouan

According to the picture above, what did American Indians use for clothing?

• animal skins

• alligator hides

• fish scales

• tree bark