Native American History Quiz

Which two continents were linked by the strip of land called Beringia?

• North America and Europe

• North America and Africa

• North America and Asia

• North America and South America

Which American Indian tribe was in the Rio Grande Valley?

• Caddo

• Karankawa

• Comanche

• Jumano

In which region of Texas do we currently live?

• Woods, Rivers

• Gulf Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountain region

How did the first Native Americans adapt to their environment?

• By wearing warm clothing and using advanced weapons

• By building permanent homes near water

• By farming and irrigating their fields

• By hunting and gathering for food

Why did the Caddo tribe build their village along the Red River?

• To have easy access to fishing

• To have a source of freshwater

• To engage in trade with other tribes

• All of the above

What were the homes of the Karankawa tribe made of?

• Woven grasses

• Dugout canoes

• Adobe

• Teepees

Which Native American tribe lived in the Great Plains region?

• Caddo

• Karankawa

• Comanche

• Jumano

What advantage did the Comanche have by having horses?

• Faster transportation

• Easier hunting of buffalo

• Ability to engage in trade

• All of the above

Which Native American tribes engaged in agriculture?

• Caddo and Karankawa

• Comanche and Jumano

• Caddo and Jumano

• Karankawa and Comanche

What culture groups were in Texas?

• Woods, Rivers

• Gulf Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountain region