Jamestown & Natives SOL

Who were the first people to live in Virginia?

• The Powhatan

• The Monacan

• The Cherokee

• American Indians

Which language group was primarily spoken in the Tidewater region of Virginia?

• Iroquoian

• Algonquian

• Siouan

• Cherokee

Where were the Iroquoian languages mainly spoken?

What did Christopher Columbus mistakenly call the people he found in the lands he explored?

• Asians

• Indians

• Europeans

• Africans

What type of climate does Virginia have?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and snowy

• Mild with distinct seasons

• Humid all year round

What are Virginia's American Indians referred to as?

• Northern Forest Indians

• Eastern Woodland Indians

• Southern Coastal Indians

• Western Mountain Indians

What did the American Indians in Virginia use for clothing?

• Cotton fabrics

• Silk garments

• Animal skins (deerskin)

• Plant fibers

How did the seasons affect the food sources of American Indians in Virginia?

• Food sources were the same all year

• They relied on fishing regardless of the season

• Food sources varied with the seasons

• They imported food during harsh seasons

What did American Indians in Virginia do in the spring?

• They hunted birds and other animals

• They harvested crops and hunted for foods to preserve

• They grew crops like beans and corn

• They fished, hunted, and picked berries

What was Werowocomoco known for in the early 1600s?

• It was a small fishing village.

• It was the headquarters of the leader Powhatan.

• It was the first English settlement.

• It was a major trading post for Europeans.