Unit 3, Topic 1: Southeast Cultural Region

Southeast Native American clothing was made of

• Cedar bark
• Deer skin
• Cotton
• Buffalo

The climate in the southeast cultural region is best described as:

• Hot and dry
• Mild and rainy
• Hot and humid 
• Cold and wet

A group of people who join together for a common cause

(a)  

An inclination for or against an idea, object, person or group

(a)  

Animism is the religion practiced by the southeast Native Americans. This is the belief that....

• Spirits/souls only exist in humans; not plants, animals, trees, rocks, etc.

• Big game (Bison, deer, bears) are sacred animals and should be worshipped.

• There is more than one right religion.

• The universe and all objects in nature have a soul/spirit

What was the most important harvest in this cultural region?

• Beans

• Corn (maize)

• Squash

• Watermelon

The Southeast Native Americans used natural resources such as seashells to make jewelry since they lived near the Atlantic Ocean

• True

• False

Why was the Green Corn Festival a significant event/ceremony for these people?

• It was a way to show gratitude (thankfulness) to the gods for a successful corn harvesting season.
• It was a reason for people to stuff their faces.
• To gather all of the crops so invasive species would not destroy the corn.
• To gather as a community and plan an attack on a neighboring clan. 

A group of families that claim a common ancestor

(a)  

The Cherokee had a winter home and summer home.

• True
• False