Chapter 5 Review

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

• They published books about American Indian history.

• They taught American Indian history in schools.

• They shared history orally through stories and songs.

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

 Why did American Indians tell folktales? (Choose 2)

• To entertain neighboring tribes

• To teach a moral lesson

• To teach children that animals have human-like characteristics

• To explain the occurrence of natural events

Early American Indian art very often showed American Indians’ 

• Belief in God

• Respect for nature

• Dependence on farming

• Conflict with Europeans

What are these examples of?

• American Indian Art

• African American Art

• Tribal Ornaments

• Museum Pieces

Respond with a yes or no to the following statement.

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

• Yes

• No

Respond with a yes or no to the following statement.

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

• Yes

• No

 

Respond with a yes or no to the following statement.

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

• Yes

• No

Which American Indian region is number 6?

• Plains

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Arctic

Which American Indian region is number 2?

• Arctic

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

Which American Indian region is number 1?

• Plains

• Arctic

• Southwest

• Northwest