The Early History of Texas - Chapter 3 Test A

Which American Indian group were nomads who roamed inland in family bands in summer and gathered into coastal villages led by chiefs in winter?

• The Caddo

• The Karankawa

• The Tonkawa

• The Wichita

Based on the illustration, how did the first Americans adapt to their environment? (Choose 2)

• A) By wearing warm clothing and hunting large animals

• B) By wearing warm clothing and hunting small animals

• C) By using spears for hunting and gathering plants

• D) By using spears for hunting small animals

What is the most likel reason that the Caddo clustered in villages along the Red River?

• The river valley was a source of fish and fresh water

• The river valley had many resources, including rich soil for farming.

• The river valley had many resources and by living close together the Caddo could protect each other.

• The river valley had many resources and the river was too wide for Caddo enemies to cross.

Which culture area is located in the northernmost part of the map?

• Arctic

• California

• Great Basin

• Plains

Fill in the blank: The ________ culture area is found in the southwestern part of the map.

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Plains

• Subarctic

Fill in the blank: The ________ culture area is located in the central part of the map.

• Plains

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Arctic

Which culture area is represented by the color purple on the map?

• Northwest Coast

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Subarctic

What is the most likely reason that the Caddo clustered in villages along the Red River?

• The river valley was a source of fish and fresh water.

• The river valley had many resources, including rich soil for farming.

• The river valley had many resources and by living close together the Caddo could protect each other.

• The river valley had many resources and the river was too wide for enemies to cross.

Which American Indian group were nomads who roamed inland in family bands in summer and gathered into coastal villages led by chiefs in winter?

• The Caddo

• The Karankawa

• The Tonkawa

• The Wichita

How did Pueblo Jumano people get most of the food they needed and what does this tell us about their lifestyle?

• They were hunters and gatherers.

• They were farmers who grew crops.

• They traded with other tribes.

• They relied on fishing.