Practice Quiz on Native American Cultures

Which regions are NOT included in the comparison in this unit?

• West and Southwest

• Northwest and Arctic

• Great Plains and Eastern Woodlands

• Southern Plains and Coastal areas

What was the Mississippi civilization known for building?

• Castles

• Mounds

• Skyscrapers

• Bridges

Where did the Mississippi civilization stretch from?

• The Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean

• The Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico

• The Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River

• The Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean

What was the largest city built by the Mississippi Mound Builders?

• Cahokia

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• St. Louis

What event caused the Anasazi to move away from their homeland?

• A volcanic eruption

• The Great Drought

• An earthquake

• A flood

What did scientists think the Anasazi did at first for shelter?

• Built tents

• Carved caves into cliffs

• Constructed wooden huts

• Lived in treehouses

Which culture is associated with the Plains region?

• Pawnee

• Kwakiutl

• Hopi

• Inuit

Which culture is located in the Subarctic region?

• Inuit

• Iroquois

• Nez Perce

• Hopi

What was one use of buffalo for the Plains Indians?

• Building materials

• Transportation

• Meat and hides

• Jewelry

What materials did the Eastern Woodland tribes use to build their homes?

• Stone and clay

• Wooden poles and bark

• Animal skins and bones

• Metal and bricks