SC Long Ago - Native Americans

In which part of South Carolina did the Cherokee live?

(p. 88)

• in the mountain areas

• in the Low Country

• in the Piedmont

• along the coast

About how many homes were in the average Cherokee town?

(p. 88)

• between 1-5

• Between 2-10

• Between 30-60

• Between 500-1000

In addition to food, what did animals provide to the Cherokee?

(p. 88)

• Transportation

• Friendship

• Clothing

• Housing

Where did the Cherokee build many of their towns?

(p. 88)

• on beaches

• in swamps

• on mountain peaks

• along rivers

What was the role of the Cherokee council?

(p. 90)

• to make laws and decisions for the community

• to carry out the laws and orders for the chief

• to count the votes of every member of the community

• to share ideas about important decisions with the chief

Where in South Carolina did the Catawba live?

(p. 95)

• in the mountain areas

• in the low country

• in the Piedmont

• along the coast

What did the Catawba celebrate each year?

(p. 96)

• the election of a new chief

• the harvest

• independence day

• the beginning of summer

How did the Catawba use fire to get food?

(p. 96)

• they set small fires to capture animals

• they set small fires to catch fish

• they set small fires to gather crops

• they set small fires to cook food

What was the largest group to settle in the eastern part of South Carolina?

(map on p. 98)

• Cherokee

• Catawba

• Yemassee

• Sewee

What did the Cherokee and the Catawba have in common?

(p. 86-97)

• Both groups built round homes with fireplaces inside

• Both groups had a chief more powerful than the council

• Both groups had a written language system

• Both groups met their needs by fishing, hunting and farming