Native American Culture

What did the indigenous tribe do to help the Pilgrims when they first arrived?

• They taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops.

• They helped the Pilgrims build their homes.

• They shared their hunting and fishing skills.

• None of the others.

Which of these is NOT a well-known Native American tribe?

• Sioux

• Apache

• Cheyenne

• Maori

Which one is NOT a typical home where the Native American tribes lived in?

• 
  Teepees

• Brick houses

• Longhouses

• Hogans

How did Native Americans in warmer areas dress differently from those in colder areas?

• They wore heavier clothes made from animal skins and fur.

• They wore lighter clothes made from plant materials.

• They all wore the same type of clothing.

• They decorated their clothes with beads and feathers.

What did Native Americans do to show respect for nature?

• They used more resources than they needed.

• They believed all living things were connected.

• They did not care for the land, animals, and plants.

• 
  They had special dances and ceremonies to celebrate the seasons.

What materials were used to make the teepees of the Sioux tribe?

• Wooden poles and mud

• Grass and leaves

• Animal skins and wooden poles

• Bark and straw

What kind of farming method did Native American tribes use before Europeans arrived?

• Growing just one crop

• Using chemicals and machines

• Planting corn, beans, and squash together

• Moving their farms every year

Where did the Native Americans get the materials to build their homes?

• They imported them from other regions

• They used the most expensive materials

• They used the same materials regardless of the tribe

• They used materials available locally

How did Native Americans decorate their clothing?

• With bright colors and patterns

• With logos and symbols

• With intricate beadwork, feathers, shells, and quills

• With embroidery and lace

Why was storytelling important to Native American tribes?

• To entertain and amuse

• To teach moral lessons and preserve tribal history

• To communicate with spirits and deities

• To document important historical events