Algonquians of New York State Quiz

What is the Land Bridge Theory?

• A theory about the first Americans crossing from Asia to North America

• A theory about the formation of bridges in New York

• A theory about the migration of animals during the Ice Age

• A theory about the development of agriculture in North America

What is the main source of food for the first Americans?

• Fish and seafood

• Agricultural crops

• Wild berries and fruits

• Hunted animals and gathered plants

What is agriculture?

• Building shelters and wigwams

• Trading goods with other tribes

• Raising plants and animals

• Hunting and gathering wild animals

What were the Three Sisters?

• deer, squirrel, beavers

• tomotoes, eggplant, cucumbers

• potatoes, corn, peas

• corn, beans and squash

Where do many Algonquians live today?

• In remote forests and mountains

• In modern cities like New York City

• In traditional wigwams in New York

• On reservations in Canada and Oklahoma

What is a reservation?

• A designated area for hunting and gathering

• A place for trading goods with other tribes

• Land set aside for Native Americans

• A sacred site for religious ceremonies

What is an archaeologist?

• A scientist who studies rocks and minerals

• A scientist who studies artifacts to learn about the past

• A scientist who studies planets and stars

• A scientist who studies how animals and plants interact with their environment

Where did the Algonquians live?

• along the Mohawk River and Near the Finger Lakes

• Near the Great Lakes

• on Long Island and along the Hudson River

• in Lake Grove near Wenonah

What type of homes did the Algonguin live in?

• teepees

• apartments

• longhouses

• wigwams

What is the main source of water for the Algonquians?

• Snow and ice from the glaciers

• Rainwater collected in natural reservoirs

• Lakes and rivers for drinking and fishing

• Underground wells and springs