Native Americans of South Carolina

Which is not a way we can receive information of the past?

• Oral history

• archaeology

• written record

• telegram

Harvested oysters, clams and other seafood from the ocean:

• Cherokee

• Catawba

• Yemassee

Coastal Palmetto leaves and moss used to cover roofs of their wigwams:

• Cherokee

• Catawba

• Yemassee

Group of natives who made decisions for their tribe:

• class

• council

• school

• army

What group was known for their pottery, and building wigwams near river banks making them known as the "river people"?

• Cherokee
• Catawba
• Yamassee
• Creek

How did the geography of South Carolina impact the Eastern Woodlands tribes living in the area before the arrival of the Europeans?

• The arid climate caused them to be nomadic rather than settle in one place
• The proximity to the ocean cause all the tribes live close to the coast and fish for food
• The rockiiness of the mountains prevented any tribes from living in the western areas of South Carolina
• The geography and good climate made it possible for them to stay in one place and farm

Which statement about the Eastern Woodland tribes living in the area of South Carolina before the arrival of European explores is accurate?

• The tribes shared a common language and religious beliefs
• The tribes were nomadic and did not establish permanent settlements
• The tribes spoke different languages and had unique customs
• The tries built similar homes and use their environment in the same way

Historians learn about Native American tribes living in South Carolina by setting artifacts, reading the accounts of the European explorers who met them, and what other source of information?

• The books the Native Americans wrote about their culture and history
• The letters written by Native Americans to friends in other parts of the world
• The oral histories and stories that have been passed down through the generations
• The photographs taken of Native American villages and ceremonies

What characteristic did the Eastern Woodlands tribes of South Carolina have in common?

• They refused to allow women to participate in governing the tribe
• They were nomadic and moved from place to place
• They lived in the mountains and avoided settling near the coast
• They farmed crops using tools made from rocks and bones

The ____________ lived in the Southern Parts of SC and Georgia