Native American Cultures Quiz

Which type of dwelling was predominantly constructed by the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast?

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Adobe pueblos

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Which natural resource was essential for the sustenance of the Native American tribes along the Northwest Coast?

• Corn

• Buffalo

• Fish

• Deer

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Which architectural style is characteristic of the Ancestral Puebloans?

• Totem poles

• Cliff dwellings

• Mounds

• Wigwams

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The Navajo people traditionally employed which technique for cultivating crops in dry environments?

• Slash-and-burn

• Irrigation

• Crop rotation

• Terracing

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Which animal was most vital to the Native American tribes of the Great Plains for their sustenance?

• Salmon

• Deer

• Buffalo

• Rabbit

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How did the Native American tribes of the Great Plains utilize the buffalo?

• Only for meat

• Only for clothing

• For meat, clothing, and shelter

• For religious ceremonies only

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What is Cahokia renowned for in Native American history?

• Being a major trade center

• Its large buffalo herds

• Its coastal fishing

• Its desert landscape

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What is the name of the largest ceremonial mound at the ancient Native American city of Cahokia?

• Monk's Mound

• Serpent Mound

• Eagle Mound

• Bear Mound

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Which crop was commonly cultivated by Native American tribes in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

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What form of governance was prevalent among the Native American tribes in the Southeast?

• Centralized monarchies

• Loose confederations

• Theocratic rule

• Democratic councils

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