American History U1A4 Indigenous People of North America

What is animism?

• A type of indigenous dwelling

• A belief that attributes souls to natural objects and phenomena

• A social structure based on maternal lineage

• A leadership role within an indigenous tribe

What is a longhouse?

• A belief system among Indigenous People

• A type of clothing worn by Indigenous People

• A long, barrel-shaped dwelling that contains several rooms

• A leadership position in an indigenous tribe

What does matrilineal mean?

• A belief that attributes souls to natural objects and phenomena

• A long, barrel-shaped dwelling that contains several rooms

• Lineage is traced through the mother and not the father

• A hut that is cone- or dome-shaped and made by tying poles together with vine

What is a wigwam?

• A belief that attributes souls to natural objects and phenomena

• A long, barrel-shaped dwelling that contains several rooms

• Lineage is traced through the mother and not the father

• A hut that is cone- or dome-shaped and made by tying poles together with vine

What was the belief of many Indigenous Peoples regarding nature and land?

• They believed the land was to be used freely without any form of respect.

• They believed the land was sacred and had animistic forms.

• They believed in buying land from Europeans to gain ownership.

• They did not believe they were part of nature.

Which of the following is true of Indigenous tribes/nations?

• Women rarely held positions of power and had little influence within their society.

• Tribes were composed of several bands and held a common language and culture.

• Tribes were usually isolated and were unable to form alliances.

• Individual bands were led by chiefs that held no kinship ties to the group.

What did many Indigenous Peoples believe they were part of?

• European settlements

• Nature and animism

• Land ownership systems

• Agricultural communities

What was a common misunderstanding between Indigenous People and European settlers?

• Methods of farming

• Religious practices

• Rights to use land

• Trading systems

Which of the following rights led to much conflict between Indigenous People and European settlers?

• Women's rights

• Access to fresh water

• Land rights

• Voting rights

The language spoken by the Mohawk people was found in which location?

• New York

• Florida

• Great Lakes Region

• Great Plains Region