Virginia Indians Artifacts Review

What do these artifacts tell us about the people who may have used them?

• Used as jewelry

• Group who used these were most likely hunters

• Great food source for the people that found them

• Used for games and entertainment

Why did Christopher Columbus call the people he found in North America "Indians"?

• That was what they asked to be called

• He landed near the state of Indiana

• He thought he was in the "Indies" located near China

• His favorite son was named Indy

Who were the first people to live in Virginia?

• The Pilgrims

• American Indians

• Jamestown settlers

• Christopher Columbus and his group of explorers

According to archaeologists, these needles were made of animal bones.

What are some ways that these bone needles might have been used by the Virginia Indians?

• Hunting

• Sewing

• Cooking

• Jewelry

According to archaeologists, these needles were made of animal bones.

What items would a Virginia Indian create with an artifact like this?

• Clothing

• Pottery

• Necklaces

• Houses

This artifact was found near a site that was known to have been the location of a large fire for a Powhatan Indian group.

In what ways do you think this artifact could have been used? Select all correct answers.

• Bowl for eating

• Cup for drinking

• Pot for cooking

• Vase for holding flowers