READING CHECK || "Technology of the Nez Perce"

Which of the following provides the BEST analysis of the introduction [paragraphs 1-5]?

• The introduction outlines the environmental obstacles faced by Native Americans long ago.
• The introduction discusses similarities between ancient and modern life for Native Americans.
• The introduction gives an overview of the technological advances made by the Nez Perce.
• The introduction provides context for understanding the resources available to the Nez Perce.

Which native North American crop was the Native American diet centered upon?

• beans
• corn
• wild berries
• potatoes

How do the last two paragraphs of the section "The Portable Tipi" contribute to the entire article?

• They describe women's role in making and moving the tribe's tipis.
• They explain why competitions were held to see how quickly tipis could be built.
• They outline the steps for pitching and moving a large tipi.
• They give details about the feast women have when making tipis.

According to the author, what innovative design element of the tipi separates it from a common tent?

• the tipi liner, which created a unique ventilation system that worked to both cool and heat the tipi depending on the weather
• the tipi cover, which is made of hides that were specially treated to repel moisture better than a other tribes' common tents
• multi-purpose tents poles used to hold up the tent, as well as to create platform to carry their belongings
• the tipi could be broken-down and reassembled into a canoe when the Nez Perce traveled along waterways in the Pacific Northwest

Which sentence from the section "The Portable Tipi" BEST helps to explain WHY the communities were always on the go?

• The buffalo did not stay in one place.
• New tipis were made in the spring to replace old ones that had worn out.
• Often in the spring, all the members of a tribe gathered at one great camp.
• When women gathered together to work on a new tipi, they enjoyed a special feast.

The section "Fishing Lures" is organized using cause and effect. Why do you think the author chose to organize the information in this way?

• to explain how fish were used in many different dishes
• to explain how tribes helped each other catch fish
• to explain how different methods worked to catch fish
• to explain how catching fish was difficult for families

Which section of the article gives information about HOW Native Americans built their homes?

• "Travois Carried Belongings"
• "The Portable Tipi"
• "Parfleche"
• "Fishing Lures"

What dish made up of meat, berries and animal fat, was often used by the Nez Perce?

• Squash

• Pemmican

• Frybread

• Bannock

What two mountain ranges did the Nez Perce settle by?

• The Blue Mountain Range

• The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range

• The Rocky Mountain Range

• The Wallowas Mountain Range

The Nez Perce original territory stretched over which states?

• New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania

• Idaho, Washington state, and Oregon

• Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas

• Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina