Chapter 16: Native American Tribes of TN

Why did the Chickasaw Indians build their villages on the high ground?

• to be located in the mountains

• to see approaching enemies

• to avoid flood waters

• to make sure traders could find them

What is one difference between Cherokee and Shawnee Shelters

• The Cherokee shelters had roofs made of bark or thatch, while the Shawnee shelters had roofs made of popular bark only.

• The Cherokee people had two types of shelters, and the Shawnee people had one.

• The Cherokee people lived in domed shelters, while the Shawnee people lived in rectagular shelters.

• The Cherokee people lived in houses with open sides, while the Shawnee people lived in houses with mud sides.

Choose the tribe that is being described: women wore copper armbands.

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

• Both

Choose the tribe that is being described: wore buffalo robes

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

• Both

Choose the tribe that is being described: clothing made of woven fiber or animal skin

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

• Both

Choose the tribe that is being described: men had scalp lock

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

• Both

Why are Creek Indians considered a matrilineal society?

• They believed in a great spirit they called "Our Grandmother."

• They put women in charge of planting and harvesting crops.

• They called their village chief a matri.

• They considered children to be part of the mother's clan.

Which Tennessee tribe Spoke the Algonquin Language?

• Chickasaw

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Creek

The mico, or village chief, was a leader in which TN tribe?

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Creek

• Chickasaw

In Cherokee society who would complete this task: make food

• Men

• Women