Ch. 5 Contributions of American Indians

How did early groups of American Indians pass their history down to future generations?

• They made time capsules to be opened when they died.

• They published books about American Indian history.

• They taught American Indian history in schools.

• They shared history orally through stories and songs.

Early American Indian art very often showed American Indians’ _______________.

• respect for nature

• dependence on farming

• conflict with Europeans

• belief in God

Why did American Indians tell folktales?(Choose the 2 main reasons.)

• to learn about European culture

• to explain the occurrence of natural events

• to entertain neighboring tribes

• to teach moral lessons

• to teach children that animals have human-like characteristics

What are these images examples of?

• American Indian art

• American Indian hunting tools

• American Indian survival tools

• American Indian goods for trade

American Indians today help preserve American Indian cultures of the past through art, powwows, literature, and film.

• True

• False

American Indians today contribute to the development of modern culture in America through art, literature, film, and dance.

• True

• False

American Indians today contribute to American life by working, voting, and holding public offices.

• True

• False

Which region is colored blue in the picture?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Arctic

• Southeast

Which region is colored yellow in the picture?

• Plains

• Arctic

• Northeast

• Northwest

Which region is colored light green in the picture?

• Plains

• Arctic

• Southeast

• Northwest