Chapter 2 Lesson 1: Algonquians of New York State

The first American families arrived in the Americas because

• they were looking for freedom.

• they were looking for strong wi-fi.

• they were following herds of animals.

• none of the above.

How did hunter-gatherer families get the food they needed to survive?

• They hunted animals, gathered plants and got fish from rivers and lakes.

• They ordered Chipotle.

• They had pilgrims help them.

• They cooked the food they harvested.

Where do many Algonquians live today?

• New York City

• North Dakota

• New Mexico

• on reservations

How do the Algonquians keep their traditions alive today?

• They have gatherings called "powwows".

• They do not keep their traditions alive.

• They celebrate their culture with fireworks.

• They wear traditional clothing & listen to music.

• They eat traditional food and share stories from the past.

Algonquian women were in charge of

• planting

• storing food.

• caring for children

• building wigwams.

Algonquian men DID NOT hunt, fish, trade or protect the tribe.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following did the Algonquians use during the winter when food was scarce?

• acorns

• steaks

• tree sap

• popcorn

The Algonquians called the July Moon a Buck Moon because

• it was a popular time for trade.

• it was the time when male deer grew antlers.

• it was time to save their money.

When does the Pink Moon take place?

• fall

• summer

• winter

• spring

How did Native Americans become better farmers?

• They hired help.

• They built better tools.

• They used computers.

• None of the above.