Migration Routes of American Indians

Why did early Indian groups likely take the route shown on the map to arrive in North America?

• Ice blocked a passage to South America

• A land bridge connected the two continents

• The route was warmer than other routes to the south

• The Hawaiian Islands served as a rest stop along the way

Which American Indian group fished and hunted along the Gulf Coast?

• The Apache

• The Inuit

• The Karankawa

• The Sioux

Which American Indian group was the nomadic tribe that hunted mostly buffalo and gathered food?

• The Cherokee

• The Lipan Apache

• The Comanche

• The Navajo

Which American Indian group practiced religious ceremonies in dome-shaped buildings?

• The Hopi

• The Lakota

• The Caddo

• The Zuni

Which American Indian group lived in New Mexico and West Texas and built pueblo-like dwellings?

• The Apache

• The Jumano

• The Seminole

• The Ute

How did the ways of life for the American Indian groups differ based on their environment?

• Coastal tribes relied heavily on fishing, while plains tribes depended on buffalo hunting.

• All tribes practiced agriculture regardless of their location.

• Mountain tribes built large cities, while desert tribes were nomadic.

• Forest tribes avoided hunting and focused solely on gathering.

What strategic advantage did the land bridge provide to early Indian groups migrating to North America?

• It offered a direct route to South America.

• It allowed for easy access to the Pacific Ocean.

• It connected Asia to North America, facilitating migration.

• It provided a warm climate for year-round travel.

Why might the nomadic lifestyle of certain tribes have been advantageous in their environment?

• It allowed them to build permanent settlements.

• It enabled them to follow and hunt migrating buffalo herds.

• It restricted their movement to a small area.

• It encouraged them to develop advanced agricultural techniques.

How did the environment influence the construction of pueblo-like dwellings by certain tribes?

• The abundance of wood led to the construction of wooden houses.

• The scarcity of water made it necessary to build homes underground.

• The availability of clay and stone allowed for sturdy, multi-story structures.

• The presence of large forests encouraged the use of tree bark for housing.

What was the name of the leader of the Caddo and the Comanche tribe?

• Hunter

• Cacique

• Elder

• Chief