Native Americans

What artifacts did archaeologists discover that were used by the Paleo-Indians to hunt animals?

• guns
• bows and arrows
• boats
• spearheads

Which of the following BEST describes why the Paleo-Indians were nomadic?

• They were forced to move with the seasons
• They had to hunt for their source of food
• Rivers froze during the winter months
• Desire to spread their religious beliefs

What is a nomad?

• Person without a permanent settlement
• A Spanish warrior/explorer
• A digging tool used for horticulture
• A protective wooden fence

The Paleo Indians were...

• farmers
• hunter-gatherers

The land bridge that connected Asia to North America was called

• Beringia
• Adena
• Appalachia

• Siberia

The land in the Arctic...

• was very flat and grassy, and did not have many trees.

• is dry and rocky because it is mostly a desert.

• is a very cold climate that is frozen most of the year.

• is very hot & humid.

What was the shelter that Native Americans in the Arctic made from?

• buffalo hide

• cedar planks

• snow blocks

• limestone

What animals did the Arctic natives hunt for:

• polar bears & seals

• arctic fox & caribou

• walrus & beluga whales

• All of the above

The Southwest Native Americans lived in the desert. What were the houses of the Southwest called?

• longhouses
• tepees
• wigwams
• pueblos

The Southwest cultural region's climate is best described as:

• Cool summers, mild winters
• Hot summers, cold winters and dry
• 4 seasons
• Tundra