Native Americans 2023

Which of the following best describes how life changed for Native Americans after Europeans arrived in North America?

• Native Americans needed the help of Europeans to learn better ways to use their land. Europeans shared many helpful tools and ideas.

• Native Americans started wars with Europeans over bison.

• European explorers brought deadly diseases that killed millions of Native Americans. The explorers believed that they had a right to the land and tried to claim it for themselves.

• Native Americans formed relationships with the explorers. They traded many goods together. The arrival of Europeans was helpful to Native Americans.

1. How did the loss of bison impact Plains Native Americans? 

 The loss of bison…

• …forced Plains Native Americans to move east to find a new food supply.

• …did not have a major impact on the Plains Native Americans.

• …made it easier for Americans to force Native Americans onto reservations.

• …encouraged Native Americans to sell their land.

What is one way that farmers in the Southwest grow crops on the dry land?

• They grow crops, like the three sisters, that do not need much water.

• They use pumice that absorbs and releases water

• They use dry farming and built tiny canals and dams to direct water to crops

• all of the above

Native Americans arrived in North America by traveling across the ​ (a)   , a land bridge connecting ​ (b)   to ​ (c)   .​

• Bering Strait
• water
• Southwest Region
• Asia
• Europe
• Spain
• North America
• South America
• Africa

The Spanish brought horses to the early Plains Native Americans in the 1500s. This animal changed the lives of the Plains people by allowing them to travel farther and faster while hunting.

The Southwest Native Americans believe in spirits called ​ (a)   , which show people how to live, behave, and to teach children.

• kachina dolls
• pueblos
• three sisters

Match the following descriptions on the climate and geography to the correct region.

• Eastern Woodlands

• There are many forests, mountains, and waterways. There is plenty of rain, and the climate varies from north to south.

• Plains

• Most of the area is a temperate rainforest. There is a lot of rain, and temperatures are mild.

• Pacific Northwest

• The area is mostly covered in grassy, flat land. The climate varies from north to south.

• Southwest

• The area is mostly covered in deserts. The climate is hot and receives little rain.

Match the region to the correct area on the map.

a

b

c

d

Pacific Northwest

Southwest

Plains

Eastern Woodlands

Answer explanation

The correct answer.

Organize these options into the right categories for how Europeans change the lives of Native Americans.

Groups:

(a) TRUE

,

(b) FALSE

• Brought diseases

• Helped hunt bison

• Forced Native Americans onto reservations

• Wars over land

• Helped build shelters

How do many Native Americans live now?

• Live in modern homes

• Go to school and have jobs

• Practice traditional ways of their culture

• All of the above