Native Americans

What does it mean to be native?

• Born in that area

• From a different place

• From outer space

• Lost in the wilderness

Why did Columbus call the native people "Indians?"

• He was silly

• He liked the name Indians

• He thought he was in India once he arrived

• He was from India

Native Americans were believed to be peaceful before European exploration.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Teepees could be easily taken down in order to move frequently.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many people could a longhouse hold?

• 1

• 7

• 300

• 20

A wigwam was 70-100 feet tall

• TRUE

• FALSE

Clothing was worn and layered from animal skins.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What were NOT Native Americans' main crops?

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Beans

• Squash

Plants and cotton were also used for clothing

• TRUE

• FALSE

How much do you love Mrs. Childers right now?

• Meh.

• I miss them, I guess

• So much!

• On a scale of 1-10, it's an 11!