Eastern Woodlands Cultural Region Quiz

What is the Eastern Woodlands cultural region known for?

• Its vast deserts

• Its dense forests

• Its large urban cities

• Its mountain ranges

Where is the Eastern Woodlands located?

• West of the Mississippi River

• East of the Mississippi River

• South of the Great Lakes

• North of the Gulf of Mexico

What did the people of the Eastern Woodlands use trees for?

• Building skyscrapers

• Making canoes and shelters

• Creating sculptures

• Weaving baskets

Which of the following was a source of food for the people of the Eastern Woodlands?

• Rice

• Nuts from trees like walnut and hickory

• Seafood

• Wheat

What was made from the sap of maple trees in the northern part of the Eastern Woodlands?

• Syrup

• Maple sugar

• Medicine

• Paint

What activities did the Eastern Woodlands people primarily engage in?

• Farming, gathering, and hunting

• Mining, trading, and fishing

• Textile manufacturing and pottery

• Shipbuilding and navigation

In the northeastern part of the Eastern Woodlands, what did the people do more of due to the rocky soil and many mountains?

• Farming

• Gathering and hunting

• Fishing

• Trading

What type of agriculture did the Eastern Woodlands people practice to clear fields and grow crops?

• Crop rotation

• Slash-and-burn

• Terracing

• Wet-rice cultivation

What was the purpose of the palisade that surrounded many Eastern Woodlands villages?

• To serve as a place for ceremonies

• To protect the village from enemies and wild animals

• To mark the boundaries of the village

• To provide support for climbing plants

Which of the following was not mentioned as a crop grown by the Eastern Woodlands people?

• Corn

• Beans

• Wheat

• Squash