Indigenous Peoples of North America Quiz

What is the name of the indigenous people who live in the Arctic and Northwest regions of North America?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Inuit

• Eskimo

Which group of indigenous people built mounds and were part of the Iroquois Confederacy in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Vikings

• Mayans

• Mound Builders

• Aztecs

What is the name of the indigenous people who historically lived in the Great Plains region of North America?

• Mountain Indians

• Desert Indians

• Coastal Indians

• Plains Indians

The Anasazi were the indigenous people of which region in North America?

• Midwestern region of North America

• Northeastern region of North America

• Southwestern region of North America

• Pacific Northwest region of North America

What is the traditional name of the Inuit people for themselves?

• Inuktitut

• Sled

• Igloo

• Eskimo

What were the mounds built by the Mound Builders used for?

• Burial sites, ceremonial or religious activities, and as platforms for important structures

• Storage for food and supplies

• Entertainment venues for the community

• Housing for the Mound Builders

What type of dwellings did the Anasazi people live in?

• Teepees and igloos

• Caves and huts

• Castles and mansions

• Cliff dwellings and pueblos

Which indigenous group is known for their use of the buffalo as a primary resource?

• Plains Indians

• Mountain Indians

• Desert Indians

• Coastal Indians

What is the name of the longhouses built by the Iroquois people?

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Yurts

• Ganonsyoni

What is the traditional diet of the Inuit people primarily based on?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Seafood and meat from marine mammals

• Dairy and eggs

• Grains and legumes