Mountain Tribes Quiz (from Google Slides)

What was the purpose of the large meeting houses built by some groups?

• To act as the center of government for the village

• To serve as a place for religious ceremonies

Which tribe was by far the largest in the Mountain region?

• Cherokee

• Apache

How long did the Cherokee live in the Mountain Region?

• More than 1,000 years

• More than 2,000 years

Which language family did the Cherokee language belong to?

• Iroquoian

• Algonquian

In which states did the Cherokee also settle?

• Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia

• North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky

What feature did the Cherokee winter house have to provide warmth?

• A fireplace inside the house

• A large window

What type of ceremony did the Cherokee hold each year to ask for a good harvest?

• Green Corn Ceremony

• Harvest Moon Ceremony

How many clans did each Cherokee family belong to?

• Seven

• Eight

What were the Cherokee known for in terms of their skills?

• Hunting and farming

• Weaving and pottery

Where did the Cherokee clans meet to discuss village problems?

• In the forest

• In a council house