American Indians Quiz-ESL BB

What is another name for American Indians as mentioned in the text?

• Indigenous People

• Native Americans

• Eastern Natives

• Bering Natives

According to the text, how did scientists believe American Indians may have traveled to the Americas?

• By navigating around Africa

• By crossing the Bering Strait

• By sailing directly from Europe

• By flying over the Pacific Ocean

Who gave the name "Indian" to the American Indians, as per the text?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

Why did Christopher Columbus give the name "Indian" to the American Indians?

• He believed he had reached the West Indies.

• He thought he had discovered a new land.

• He thought he reached East India.

• He wanted to honor the people of India.

What is a tribe according to the text?

• A land area where people hunt and gather.

• A group of people who share the same ancestors, customs, beliefs, and leaders.

• A type of government.

• A religious organization.

Did all tribes form chieftdoms, cities, and nations?

• Yes, all tribes formed these structures.

• No, only some tribes formed these structures while others remained independent.

• The text does not provide this information.

• All tribes remained independent.

How did tribes live according to the text?

• By trading with European and African countries

• By gathering food, growing food, fishing, or hunting

• By building modern cities

• By working in factories

What were some types of Indian homes mentioned in the text?

• Apartments and houses

• Tipis or teepees, wigwams or wickiups, and cliff dwellings or caves

• Skyscrapers and condos

• Mansions and villas

What caused the death of millions of American Indians?

• Natural disasters

• Diseases and wars with American settlers and other countries

• Famine

• Industrial accidents

Which disease is noted for having killed the most Indians according to the text?

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Measles

• Tuberculosis