Virginia History (VS 2 - Native People)

Who were the first people who lived in Virginia?

• Europeans

• Africans

• American Indians

• Asians

How many major American Indian language groups were there in Virginia?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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

• Americans

• Indians

• Natives

• Explorers

What kind of artifacts have been found that tell a lot about the people who lived in Virginia?

• Books and scrolls

• Arrowheads and pottery

• Paintings and sculptures

• Coins and jewelry

What did American Indians not believe in?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Land ownership

• Hunting

Which language group was spoken primarily in the Tidewater region?

• Algonquian

• Siouan

• Iroquoian

• Cherokee

What did the climate in Virginia result in?

• A single season

• No vegetation

• A variety of vegetation

• Constant rainfall

What did American Indians use animal skins for?

• Food

• Clothing

• Tools

• Shelter

Where did many American Indians live to make farming, fishing, and travel easier?

• In the mountains

• In the forests

• Along the rivers

• In the deserts

What is archaeology?

• The study of plants

• The study of animals

• The study of material evidence from the past

• The study of stars