Southwest Native People Quiz

What may have been the cause of the fighting between the Apache, Dine, and Pueblo people?

• A plague spread through their communities.

• A new group of people invaded their territory.

• A volcanic eruption caused destruction of their homes.

• A drought occurred and people may have fought over water access.

What type of homes did the Pueblo people live in?

• Apartment style with many levels and used wooden ladders to get from one level to the next

• Rounded dome shaped

• Made with adobe and had many rooms

• Hogan

What were the names of the sacred mountains for the Apache people?

• The Sierra Blanca, Three Sisters Mountains, Oscura Mountain Peak, and the Guadalupe Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Andes Mountains, Himalayas

• The Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains, Ural Mountains

• The Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, Coast Range, Klamath Mountains

Why did the door of the hogan always face east for the Dine people?

• To avoid strong winds from the west

• To align with the magnetic field

• To face away from the setting sun

• To welcome the rising sun

What did the rugs and blankets created by the Dine people show?

• Images of animals and nature

• Scenes of everyday life in the village

• A dance or a ceremony to call these Navajo spirits to help humanity communicate with the Great Spirit or a supernatural being

• Depictions of battles and wars

What was different about the chief of the Apache people?

• The chief was appointed by the Spanish government

• The chief was chosen by a council of elders

• The position of Apache chief was earned

• The position of Apache chief was inherited

What was the main occupation of the Pueblo people?

• Hunting and gathering

• Farming and agriculture

• Trading with other tribes

• Fishing and seafood gathering

What was the main occupation of the Apache people?

• Fishing and seafood gathering

• Trading with other tribes

• Hunting and gathering

• Farming and agriculture

What was the main occupation of the Dine people?

• Farming and agriculture

• Trading with other tribes

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing and seafood gathering

What was the language spoken by the Apache people?

• Athabaskan

• Sioux

• Cherokee

• Navajo