Native American Regions Review

The landforms of this region include many trees, lakes, rivers and even the Atlantic Ocean. Because of this, the native people in this area built canoes to travel and hunt their food. Which region does this describe?

• The Southeast

• The Great Plains

• The Eastern Woodlands

• The Southwest

One similarity between all Native American regions is the assignment of roles. What was a common job for men in Native American cultures?

• To be hunters and farmers

• The take care of the children

• To sew and design clothing for tribe

• To take care of the home

Native American lifestyle (such as the type of home, clothing, weapons and tools) were greatly influenced by:

• Men being dominate in society and making all the choices

• The religion of the Native Americans

• The landforms and natural resources they had available

During the 1600s, why did French settlers cooperate with local Native Americans?

• to trade for fur

• to learn farming

• to begin a fishing industry

• to work in the timber industry

Native Americans taught Europeans to grow corn. How did the Europeans benefit from this?

• Corn became an important source of fuel.

• Corn provided a way to protect the environment.

• The ability to grow corn led to plantation farming.

• The ability to grow corn helped the settlers survive.

Many Native Americans who lived in all regions were nomadic. What does this term mean?

• The people farmed and grew crops

• The people moved and followed their food source

• The people only hunted in rivers and lakes

• The people ate only vegetables

Jewelry making was a popular art form among the Native Americans. What materials did many regions make jewelry from?

• Mostly gold and silver

• Gemstones like diamonds and rubies

• Natural resources, like shells, teeth and bones

• Animal skins and fur

The Central Plains Indians most important natural resource was ________.

• buffalo
• salmon

• corn

• adobe

The climate of this region greatly affected the Native Peoples' lifestyle. Because the land was covered in ice for most of the year, the people built homes of ice, wore lots of fur clothing and hunted many Arctic animals such as Polar Bears. Which group does this describe?

• The Inuit

• The Iroquis

• The Algonquin

• The Puebloens

One similarity between all Native American regions is the assignment of roles. What was a common job for women in Native American cultures?

• The hunt and farm for food

• To be warriors and defend the tribe

• To build and repair the home

• To sew the clothes, make the food and take care of the kids