Quiz on Virginia's History and American Indians

What did Christopher Columbus mistakenly think about the people he found in the lands he explored?

• They were from Africa

• They were from Europe

• They were in the Indies

• They were from Australia

What are some artifacts that have been found in Virginia?

• Swords and shields

• Arrowheads and pottery

• Coins and jewelry

• Statues and paintings

Which language group was spoken primarily in the Tidewater region?

• Iroquoian

• Siouan

• Algonquian

• Cherokee

Which language group was spoken in Southwestern Virginia?

• Iroquoian

• Siouan

• Algonquian

• Cherokee

What did Virginia’s American Indians do in the spring?

• Grew crops

• Hunted, fished, and picked berries

• Harvested crops

• Built shelters

What did Virginia’s American Indians do in the summer?

• Hunted animals

• Built homes

• Grew crops

• Made clothing

What was Werowocomoco?

• A large Indian town

• A type of artifact

• A river in Virginia

• A festival

Who was the leader of Werowocomoco?

• Powhatan

• Jamestown

• York

• Virginia

How long have American Indian people lived in Virginia?

• Thousands of years

• Hundreds of years

• Decades

• A few years

What do many Virginia Indians practice?

• Ancient traditions and crafts

• Only modern technology

• Mainly sports

• Just farming