Native American Regions

What is the Eastern Woodland area known for?

• Deserts and mountains

• Large amounts of rainfall and forests

• Grasslands and prairies

• Tropical rainforests

Which tribes were the earliest known inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands?

• Illinois and Iroquois

• Shawnee and Cherokee

• Adena and Hopewell

• Creek and Seminole

What were the Hopewell tribes noted for?

• Hunting and gathering

• Creating burial mounds

• Farming and cultivating crops

• Building wigwams and longhouses

What were the burial mounds used for?

• Cremating the dead

• Storing food supplies

• Holding religious ceremonies

• Protecting against enemies

What were the common crops grown by Eastern Woodland tribes?

• Wheat, rice, and potatoes

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Tomatoes, peppers, and onions

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What were the homes of Eastern Woodland tribes made of?

• Bricks and stones

• Wood and leaves

• Metal and glass

• Concrete and steel

What did tribes in the warmer south use as a roof for their homes?

• Bark from trees

• Moist clay

• Thatch from grass

• Metal sheets

Why did the Plains culture receive its name?

• Because of its location in the Great Plains

• Because of its abundance of forests and timber

• Because of its proximity to the Rocky Mountains

• Because of its location near the Mississippi River

What did the Plains people rely on for survival?

• Forests and timber

• Freshwater streams

• Roaming buffalo herds

• Grassy vegetation of the prairies

What type of housing did the Plains people develop?

• Log cabins

• Stone houses

• Teepees

• Adobe huts