Native Americans

Imagine you are an archaeologist exploring the desert regions of the Southwest. You come across the remnants of ancient Native American dwellings. What are these houses typically called?

• longhouses

• tepees

• wigwams

• pueblos

The climate of the Southwest cultural region can best be described as:

• Cool summers, mild winters

• Hot and dry most of the year with little to no rainfall

• Four seasons

• Tundra

Imagine you are studying the lifestyle of Native Americans. Which of the following is one way these Native Americans adapted to their environment?

• They established trade routes to exchange goods they needed.

• They developed irrigation systems to collect and store water, enabling them to farm in arid (dry) conditions.

• They preserved food in containers for long-term storage.

• They undertook long journeys to gather wood for their needs.

In which region would you most likely find an artifact such as a clay pot that could be used to store water?

• Northwest Coast
• Southwest
• Plains
• Eastern Woodlands

What was the most important food source to the Southwest Native Americans?

• Deer

• Corn (maize)

• Potatoes

• Berries

People who lived in teepees were from which region?

• Southeast

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• New England

What type of tree did the Northwest people use to make tools, clothing and homes?

• pine

• birch

• cedar

• fir

The homes in the Northwest Coast region were made out of cedar trees. These homes were called:

• Big house

• Daub house

• Plank house

• Teepee

What material was used to make clothing in the Northwest Coast cultural region?

• Cedar bark

• Silk

• Wool

• Cotton

The Native Americans of the Northwest Coast were very talented artists, known for their handcrafted:

• Tools

• Pottery

• Shoes

• Totem poles