The Southwest

What is a Kachina doll?

• A Kachina doll is a type of traditional food from the Hopi tribe.
• A Kachina doll is a musical instrument used in Hopi festivals.
• A Kachina doll is a handcrafted figure representing Hopi spirits, used in ceremonies and for teaching.
• A Kachina doll is a modern toy made for children.

What is the climate like in the Southwest?

• The climate in the Southwest is cold and wet, with heavy snowfall.
• The climate in the Southwest is mild and humid, with frequent rain.
• The climate in the Southwest is temperate and rainy, with lush vegetation.
• The climate in the Southwest is hot, but can get very cold, dry, with low precipitation.

Chose a state that is in the Southwest area.

• Indiana

• South Dakota

• Arizona
• Oregon

What was common about government for many of the groups of the Southwest?

• Many times the government leader was also the religious leader.

• Many times the leaders were women.

• Many times the leaders would meet every week.

• They had presidents and vice presidents.

What is one thing that the hogans and pueblos have in common?

• Both are made from adobe.

• Both are used primarily for business purposes.

• Both are modern architectural styles.
• Both are types of clothing worn by Native Americans.

What is the main reason that most of the Southwest tribes used adobe?

• To use resources that they had available.

• To create decorative art pieces.
• To keep warm during cold winters.
• To easily transport materials for building.

What was on major difference between Navajo hogans and pueblos?

• Navajo hogans are built underground, while pueblos are built above ground with thatched roofs.
• Navajo hogans are multi-storied and made of adobe, whereas pueblos are single-story and made of wood.
• Navajo hogans are square and made of stone, while pueblos are circular and made of wood.
• Navajo hogans were usually spread far apart, while pueblos were like apartements where people lived close together.

Choose the 3 Southwest Tribes that we read about this week.

(Choose 3 answers)

• Sioux
• Navajo

• Zuni

• Hopi

cone shaped houses with a wooden frame covered by mud or adobe

• Igloo
• Yurt
• Bungalow
• Hogan

sun-dried bricks made of clay and straw

• Wooden planks
• Adobe

• Steel panels
• Cement blocks