Caddo Indians Quiz

Which region of Texas was primarily inhabited by the Caddo Indians?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Piney Woods

• Hill Country

What was the primary language spoken by the Caddo Indians?

• Apache

• Caddoan

• Comanche

• English

The Caddo Indians were known for living in what type of structures?

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Wigwams

• Grass houses

What was the main agricultural product cultivated by the Caddo Indians?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

Which of the following best describes the Caddo social structure?

• Nomadic hunters

• Hierarchical with chiefs

• Independent clans

• Hunter-gatherers

How did the Caddo Indians primarily acquire food?

• Fishing

• Hunting and gathering

• Agriculture

• Trading

What was a significant trade item produced by the Caddo Indians?

• Pottery

• Metal tools

• Animal hides

• Wool

The Caddo Indians are part of which cultural period in Texas history?

• Pre-Columbian

• Colonial

• Revolutionary

• Modern

What did the Caddo Indians use to decorate their pottery?

• Paint

• Carvings

• Beads

• Feathers

Which European explorer encountered the Caddo Indians in the 16th century?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Ponce de Leon