Native American History Quiz

What does the term 'Indigenous' refer to?

• People who live in cities

• Original people who lived in an area

• People who came from Europe

• People who live in the Great Plains

What does the term 'Pre-Columbian' refer to?

• The time after Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas

• The time before Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas

• The time after European colonization

• The time before European colonization

What are 'Civilizations'?

• Small societies with no cities

• Large societies with cities and powerful states

• Groups of nomadic people

• Communities living in isolation

What does 'Culture' refer to?

• The cultivation of soil

• The natural world

• The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society

• The buying and selling of goods

Which region in the United States includes states like Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina?

• Great Plains

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

What is the Great Plains known for?

• Having a hilly terrain

• Being mostly covered by grass

• Being mostly covered by water

• Having many trees

Which region in the United States includes states like New York, Massachusetts, and Maine?

• Northeast

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• Southeast

Answer explanation

The region in the United States that includes states like New York, Massachusetts, and Maine is the Northeast. It is known for its rich history and vibrant cities.

What is 'European colonization'?

• When people from Europe shared resources with other parts of the world

• When people from Europe traded with other parts of the world

• When people from Europe moved to other parts of the world peacefully

• When people from Europe forcefully took control of other parts of the world

Answer explanation

European colonization refers to when people from Europe forcefully took control of other parts of the world.

Who were the 'Plains Nations'?

• Tribes living in the Southwest

• Tribes living on the Great Plains

• Tribes living in the Southeast

• Tribes living in the Northeast

What does 'Environment' refer to?

• The buying and selling of goods and services

• The natural world, including the land, water, air, plants, and animals

• The making sure that laws are followed correctly

• The beliefs and customs of a society