Native Americans of the Southwest Region

What type of climate was found in the Southwest region?

• Rainy and humid

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and dry

• Mild and breezy

Which of the following is NOT a geographical feature of the Southwest region?

• Mountains

• Mesas

• Rivers

• Deserts

How did the geography of the Southwest region affect the way people lived?

• It allowed for abundant farming opportunities

• It forced people to live in caves

• It influenced the types of homes and materials used

• It encouraged a nomadic lifestyle

Which American Indian tribe lived in cliff dwellings?

• Apaches

• Hopis

• Anasazis

• Navajos

What material did the Anasazis and Hopis use to build their homes?

• Wood

• Stone and adobe

• Mud and straw

• Brick and mortar

How did Hopi women create colorful cloth for clothing?

• They bought it from other tribes

• They used plants to make dyes

• They traded for it with Europeans

• They used animal skins

What did Hopi men do with the cloth created by the women?

• They used it for building homes

• They sold it to other tribes

• They wove it into blankets and clothing

• They used it for ceremonial purposes

What did the Hopis decorate their clay pots with?

• Paintings of landscapes

• Images of mythical creatures

• Black geometric designs and living creatures

• Intricate patterns and symbols

Which crop did the Hopis NOT grow?

• Corn

• Beans

• Wheat

• Squash

How did people move between different levels of Hopi apartment buildings?

• By stairs

• By elevator

• By ladder

• By rope.