Native American Woodlands Video Quiz

What type of homes did some woodland people build using trees and bark from the surrounding forests?

• Igloos

• Huts

• Longhouses

• Teepees

What were Palisades used for by the woodland people?

• To protect the village against enemies

• To store food supplies

• To provide shelter for animals

• To mark the boundaries of the village

What was the primary role of women in the woodland villages?

• Building Palisades around the village

• Taking care of the homes and children

• Making tools from forest materials

• Hunting for food

What did the men of the woodlands use to make sharp arrowheads?

• Stone tools

• Wooden tools

• Bone tools

• Metal tools

What was the purpose of drums and rattles in woodland spiritual ceremonies?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To signal the start of a ceremony

• To communicate with the spirits

• To provide entertainment for the villagers

What was the primary method of cooking food for the woodland people?

• Boiling food in large cauldrons

• Roasting food over an open fire

• Using metal pots and pans

• Using clay pots and stones found in the forest

What was the purpose of the land bridge between Northeast Asia and North America during the ice age?

• To connect the two continents for trade

• To create a barrier between the two continents

• To provide a route for migrating animals

• To form a natural dam for the ocean

What percentage of Native American people perished in various plagues after the arrival of European settlers?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%