Southwest

What is the climate like in the southern part of the Southwest region?

• Cool and rainy

• Hot and dry

• Cold and snowy

• Warm and humid

What type of houses did the people in the Southwest build?

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Pueblos

• Cabins

What materials were used to build Pueblos?

• Wood and straw

• Stones, mud, and clay

• Bricks and cement

• Metal and glass

What crops did the people of the Southwest grow?

• Wheat and rice

• Melons, beans, and corn

• Potatoes and carrots

• Apples and oranges

What did tribes in the Southwest use to make clothing?

• Silk and wool

• Cotton and animal skins

• Leather and fur

• Linen and hemp

Why did the people of the Southwest use irrigation?

• To build houses

• To grow crops

• To make clothes

• To hunt animals

What animals did tribes in the Southwest raise for meat?

• Cows and pigs

• Chickens and turkeys

• Deer and sheep

• Goats and rabbits

Where were Pueblos often built?

• In forests

• On plains

• In the sides of cliffs

• Near lakes

What was the purpose of using wool from sheep?

• To make tools

• To make warm clothes

• To build houses

• To create art

Which modern-day states are part of the Southwest region?

• Texas and Oklahoma

• California, Arizona, and New Mexico

• Nevada and Utah

• Colorado and Wyoming