Native American Culture Groups

Native American had different culture regions they lived in. Within these regions groups shared the similar locations, habitats, resources, homes and food.

• True

• False

Which culture region was home to Native Americans that were nomadic, hunted buffalo, and lived in easy to carry teepees?

• Northeast Woodlands

• Plains

• Southeast

• Far North

Which is an example of the habitat affecting culture of Native Americans?

• Using the sun to bake adobe to make it hard enough to build houses

• Using timber from many trees to build your houses

• Wearing fur in cold climates

• all of the above

Why do you think Far North and Northeast Coast regions use and eat a lot of fish and large mammals from the sea?

• Because they are easier to catch than other animals

• Because the Natives their refuse to eat meat

• Because the region is located on the coast of the ocean

Look at the map.  Which Native American group lived in the area that is colored blue.

• Eastern Woodlands
• Plains
• Southwest

What Native American group lived in the Red area?

• Eastern Woodlands
• Southwest
• Plains

What Native American group lived in the area that is green?

• Eastern Woodlands
• Plains
• Southwest

The environment of this Native American group was hot and dry.

• Eastern Woodlands
• Plains
• Southwest

This region has lots of trees, rivers, and streams.

• Eastern Woodlands

• Southwest

• Great Plains

• Pacific Northwest

• Great Basin

Native Americans used _____ to meet their needs. 

• Natural Resources
• Man Made Resources
• Disposable Resources
• Technology