Unit 3 Chapter 3-5 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of nutrition?

• The process of cooking food

• The nourishment people get from food that helps them grow and stay healthy

• The study of different cuisines

• The art of food presentation

What is a wigwam?

• A domed dwelling built by peoples of the Northeast

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of boat used for fishing

• A type of traditional dance

What is a sachem?

• A type of traditional clothing

• A type of ceremonial dance

• A type of ancient weapon

• A chief of a Northeast nation

What is wampum made from?

• Stone

• Metal

• Wood

• Clamshells

What is a cliff dweller?

• A person who lives on a rock ledge or cliff wall

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of plant

What is a canyon?

• A deep valley cut through rock by river water

• A type of forest

• A type of desert

• A type of mountain

What is adobe made of?

• Metal

• Sun-dried clay

• Wood

• Stone

What is a kiva used for?

• Cooking

• Storage of food

• Everyday and ceremonial purposes

• Sleeping

What is a wickiup made from?

• A frame of bent grass or bark-covered branches

• Metal

• Stone

• Wood

What is a hogan?

• A home made of logs or stone

• A type of boat

• A type of traditional dance

• A type of musical instrument