Unit 2 American Indian Cultures Quiz

According to the information in the box, which conclusion can be made?

• The Pawnee divided lots of tasks between men and women.

• The Pawnee relied on natural resources to meet their needs.

• The Pawnee traded goods with other cultural groups.

• The Pawnee participated in many religious ceremonies.

Which number represents the region where the people lived in adobe (pueblo) homes?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

Physical environment affected Native Americans. Which one of the following affects Pacific Northwest Indians?

• They fished along the coast, rivers, and lakes.

• They grew corn and squash in the fields.

• They herded cattle and goats.

• They hunted buffalo and deer on the plains.

Why did the American Indians of the Northwest region use wood products to build their dwellings?

• Easy to tear down and build.

• There was no sun dried brick available.

• Lots of it and readily available

• Resistant to tornadoes, and lots of them.

Which of the following options best describes the housing of the Arctic region tribes?

• short wooden poles

• plants and fur

• sun dried brick

• ice and snow dome shapes

Many Native American tribes of the Great Plains were nomadic (moving from place to place). Many moved because they

• needed new lands for farming.

• were looking for better trade routes.

• were wanting a change of scenery

• followed and hunted the buffalo herds.

Which of the following is an example of how American Indians adapted to their environment?

• Northeast region Indians used deer hides for clothing in the cold months.

• The people of the Southeast region often had women chiefs.

• The people of the Northwest region often danced and sang during ceremonies.

• Southwest Indians passed along traditions and legends to their young.

How did the American Indians primarily use this animal?

• Fur for warm clothing

• As pets for a local village

• To ride very long distances

• To make instruments out of the antlers

Which group of American Indians lived in areas of mostly freezing temperatures?

• Northwest

• Arctic

• Tomatoes and Cheese

• Southeast

Which three of the following  are forms of art made by American Indians long ago?

• Pottery, Weaving, Surfing

• Weaving, Pottery, Cherries

• Carving, Weaving, and Pottery

• Weaving, Pottery, Snowboarding