Peoples of the Southwest: Cliff Dwellers and Ancestral Pueblo

Cliff dwellers are known for living in which type of structures?

• Caves

• Tents

• Igloos

• Treehouses

The Ancestral Pueblo were known for which of the following characteristics?

• Building cliff dwellings

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Viking shipbuilding

• Samurai culture

What was the difference between a kiva and a grand kiva?

• A kiva was a small ceremonial room, while a grand kiva was a larger, more communal version.

• A kiva was used for storage, while a grand kiva was used for living quarters.

• A kiva was a type of pottery, while a grand kiva was a type of basket.

• A kiva was a defensive structure, while a grand kiva was a religious site.

What is the connection between the names Diné and Navajo?

• Diné is the traditional name the Navajo people use for themselves.

• Diné is a neighboring tribe to the Navajo.

• Diné is a language spoken by the Navajo people.

• Diné is a historical figure important to the Navajo.

How did the relationship among the Pueblo, Diné, and Apache change not long before Europeans arrived?

• They formed alliances to resist European colonization.

• They engaged in increased trade and cooperation.

• They experienced increased conflict and competition.

• They remained isolated from each other.

The Pueblo built large buildings with many rooms because:

• they needed to accommodate large families and communities

• they wanted to display their architectural skills

• they were influenced by neighboring cultures

• they needed to protect themselves from invaders

How were Pueblo clans related to a family’s activities and responsibilities?

• Pueblo clans determined the social status of a family.

• Pueblo clans were unrelated to a family’s activities.

• Pueblo clans dictated the specific roles and duties within a family.

• Pueblo clans were only ceremonial and had no practical impact.

How would you argue against the claim that the Pueblo were not an advanced society?

• The Pueblo had complex social structures and governance.

• The Pueblo lacked any form of written language.

• The Pueblo did not engage in any form of trade.

• The Pueblo were primarily nomadic and did not build permanent structures.

How did an Apache become a chief?

• By inheritance through family lineage

• By demonstrating bravery and leadership skills

• By being elected by the tribe members

• By being appointed by the U.S. government

Which mountains do the Apache consider sacred?

• Mount Graham

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji