Quiz on Historical Tools and Terms

What is an arroyo?

• A type of cactus

• A deep creek bed carved out by erosion

• A spear thrower

• A holy man

What is a dart shaft?

• A thin piece of wood with a dart point attached

• A large, flat stone for grinding grain

• A type of cactus used for food

• A holy man with access to the spirit world

What is an atlatl used for?

• Grinding grain

• Throwing spears

• Digging up root bulbs

• Cutting plants

Who is a shaman?

• A type of cactus

• A spear thrower

• A holy man or medicine man

• A large, flat stone

What is a band in this context?

• A type of cactus

• A group of families inhabiting a rock shelter

• A spear thrower

• A thin piece of wood

What is a prickly pear used for?

• Throwing spears

• Grinding grain

• Food, medicine, and making carrying pouches

• Sewing and tying things together

What is a digging stick primarily used for?

• Cutting plants

• Digging up root bulbs

• Grinding grain

• Throwing spears

What is a sotol knife?

• A type of cactus

• A skillfully knapped flint stone

• A deep creek bed

• A holy man

What is a metate?

• A large, flat or indented stone for grinding grain

• A thin piece of wood with a dart point

• A type of cactus

• A spear thrower

What is sinew used for?

• Grinding grain

• Sewing and tying things together

• Throwing spears

• Digging up root bulbs