Native American History Quiz

Who were the first Americans?

• European explorers

• Native American peoples

• Asian settlers

• African tribes

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How did the first Americans arrive in North America?

• By ship

• By airplane

• Over a land bridge called Beringia

• Through a tunnel

What type of structures did the Inuit build in the Arctic?

• Tepees

• Igloos

• Pueblos

• Cabins

What crops did Native Americans grow that are called the "Three Sisters"?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

Which Native American tribe lived in tepees and hunted buffalo?

• Inuit

• Puebloans

• Sioux

• Cherokee

What is a well-known Native American structure built by the Ancestral Puebloans?

• Igloo

• Tepee

• Pueblo

• Longhouse

Where is Cahokia located near?

• New York City

• St. Louis

• Los Angeles

• Miami

What was Cahokia known for?

• Large stone castles

• Huge earthen mounds

• Underground tunnels

• Tall skyscrapers

What significant event happened in the late 15th century affecting Native Americans?

• Arrival of Europeans

• Discovery of gold

• Invention of the wheel

• Building of the Great Wall

What challenges did Native Americans face with the arrival of Europeans?

• New farming techniques

• Diseases and land conflicts

• Advanced technology

• Peaceful trade agreements