Native American

Word used to describe people who move from place to place during different seasons to find available food. 

• cultural regions
• artifacts
• nomadic
• cultures

What is one reason groups of Native Americans often developed different cultures?

• They adapted to their environment in different ways

• They came to America from different parts of the world.

• They wanted to be different from other groups.

• All Native American groups were the same .

The Iroquois, Navajo and Apache would most likely be topics discussed in an essay dealing with

• economic conditions in America

• European explorers

• Native American tribes

• European religions

What did arriving European settlers discover when they came to North America?

• Lands rich in resources untouched by humans

• Civilizations that were not well developed

• The existence of extensive civilizations (Mayan and Aztec)

• Barren land

What does the term "civilization" mean?

• When multiple countries freely trade

• Advanced society with a written language, government, trade, etc.

• First settlers of a newly discovered area of land

• Believing your country is superior to others

Europeans tended to think which one of the following about Native Americans and their cultures?

• Native American cultures were actually superior to European

• Native Americans failed to make use of the land, so it was acceptable for Europeans to take it and use it

• Because Native American men engaged in masculine pursuits such as hunting and fishing, Indian gender divisions were acceptable

• All Native Americans were gentle and friendly.

Which of the following best describes the impact European colonization had on the Western Hemisphere's native population?

• the native population was highly respected in terms of territorial possessions and religious beliefs
• the Europeans for the most part did not interact with the native population
• Spain was the only European country to successfully create and alliance with the native population
• Native populations were often killed off or driven away by the Europeans