Native American Study Guide

After water, what was the most important natural resource for the Plains people?

• buffalo

• fish

• river

• trees

In which nomadic region would you most likely find this type of shelter?

• Southwest

• Northwest Coast

• Plains

• Eastern Woodlands

This shelter, made from adobe, had windows as entries. The Native Americans used ladders to get in. Which region would this be most common?

• Southwest

• Plains

• Northwest Coast

• Eastern Woodlands

This shelter was given the name longhouse because it was so long. It was home for several families in the...

• Eastern Woodlands

• Plains

• Southwest

• Arctic

Similar to the longhouse was the plank house. This home was made from tall cedar trees, which grew abundantly in this area. Each home had a totem pole that told many stories. Which region would this home be found?

• Southwest

• Eastern Woodlands

• Plains

• Northwest Coast

You would have seen this type of shelter being built in this region due to the cold temperatures and lack of resources.

• Northwest Coast

• Arctic

• Plains

• Southwest

What are the three largest countries in North America?

• The U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii

• The U.S., Canada, and South America

• The U.S., Canada, and Alaska

• The U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Which of the following would be the best example of a Native American artifact?

• Buffalo bones

• Arrowhead

• Origin Story

• Cedar Bark

What kinds of things can most affect the sources of food, clothing, and shelter of Native Americans?

• Population

• Climate and Natural Resources

• Season of the Year

• Water sources

Which of the following is part of a nomadic lifestyle?

• Setting up plots of land in order to grow crops

• Moving south for the winter to follow a bison herd

• Building houses out of mud and bricks

• Hunting in rivers and lakes