Native People of the American Northeast

Who began settling in the Northeast region of North America thousands of years ago?

• Vikings

• Native American tribes

• European settlers

• Asian nomads

What did the Native People of the American Northeast use to navigate waterways?

• Canoes

• Horses

• Footpaths

• Bicycles

What were the clans of the Cayuga named after?

• Colors

• Animals

• Plants

• Rivers

Native Americans made treaties with European immigrants in the 1600s because:

• They wanted to establish trade relations.

• They were forced to do so by European powers.

• They sought protection from other tribes.

• They wanted to learn European farming techniques.

Which tribes are mentioned as working to protect natural resources?

• Maliseet and Penobscot

• Cherokee and Navajo

• Sioux and Apache

• Iroquois and Mohawk

Pocahontas was:

• A Native American woman known for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.

• A famous explorer who discovered America.

• A queen of England during the 16th century.

• A mythical character from Greek mythology.

Which tribes used maple syrup to flavor dishes and create candy?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Sioux

What game did the tribes of the Northeast invent?

• Lacrosse

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

Which Native American tribe is known for building longhouses?

• Navajo

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Sioux

What was the primary purpose of wampum belts among Native American tribes?

• Decoration

• Storytelling and record-keeping

• Currency

• Clothing