Social Studies Quiz 6

Look at the picture. In which region would these American Indians be located?

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Plains

• Arctic

Match the Native American shelter with the correct region.

• Northwest

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• Plains

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• Arctic

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• Southwest

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What kind of villages did the Arctic Indians live in?

• They lived in small, temporary villages because there were very few water sources in their environment.

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  They lived in small, temporary villages because they followed the animals that they needed for food.

• They lived in large, permanent villages because rich soil allowed them to grow all of the food they needed.

What was the MAIN food source for the American Indians of the Arctic region?

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What tools did the Arctic Indians use for hunting?

• They used bows and arrows to hunt buffalo on the Plains.

• They used harpoons and kayaks to hunt seals and whales in the Arctic.

• They used fishing nets to catch salmon in the Northwest.

How did the Arctic Indians adapt to their environment?

• They built igloos to stay warm in the harsh Arctic climate.

• They constructed adobe houses to keep cool in the desert.

• They lived in longhouses to accommodate large families in the forest.

Which of the following best describes the diet of the Arctic Indians?

• They primarily ate corn, beans, and squash grown in their gardens.

• They relied heavily on marine animals like whale, seals, and fish for their food.

• They hunted buffalo and gathered wild berries on the Plains.