Southwest Region Daily Grade

Which tribes lived in the Southwestern region of the United States?

• Aztec, Mayan, Incan

• Viking, Roman, Spartan

• Inuit, Cherokee, Seminole

• Hopi, Pueblo, Apache

What kind of climate did the Southwestern region have?

• Mild and breezy

• Hot and dry

• Wet and rainy

• Cold and snowy

What did women wear in the Southwestern tribes?

• Knee length dresses

• Long gowns

• Heavy coats

• Silk tunics

What material were the houses made of?

• Stone and mortar

• Ice blocks

• Wood and leaves

• Adobe bricks

What was the main purpose of ladders in their houses?

• To reach underground water

• For decoration

• To climb to higher levels

• As weapons for defense

What did the women of these tribes primarily grow?

• Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers

• Corn, beans, cotton

• Rice, wheat, barley

• Apples, oranges, bananas

What animals did the men mainly hunt?

• Lions, tigers, bears

• Deer, antelope, small game

• Fish, sharks, whales

• Eagles, hawks, falcons

What were the pottery and clay jars used for?

• Decorations only

• Collecting rainwater

• Carrying water and storing food

• Trading with other tribes

What did they use to color and decorate their clothing?

• Mineral pigments

• Smashed berries

• Factory-made paints

• Flower petals

Why were most houses built into the earth or hillsides?

• To hide from wild animals

• To protect from enemies

• Because of religious beliefs

• To keep the houses cooler