My World American Indian Culture

Which region did American Indians live in cone-shaped homes made from buffalo hides and tree limbs called teepees?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Plains

• Arctic

How have American Indians contributed to American culture through art?

• through writing stories

• through serving in the military

• through creating intricate pieces of jewelry or pottery

• through starring in movies

How were American Indians living in the Northeast and the Southeast alike?

• They both elected women as chiefs

• They both built shelters with clay bricks

• They both made clothing from deerskin

• They both believed in the same gods

Which statement best describes the word tribe when talking about Indigenous people?

• All tribes share the same traditions, values, and beliefs.

• All tribes have different values and beliefs but share the same artistic expressions.

• All tribes have their own unique culture.

• All tribes are the same as they were when European colonists settled in North Carolina.

People from around the United States and around the world travel to Sitka National Historical Park to see totem poles. That is because

• American Indian art is still considered important today.

• this type of artwork can only be found in Africa.

• African American art is still considered important today.

• this type of artwork can only be found in Alaska.

Which American Indian tribe is known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics?

• Navajo

• Maya

• Apache

• Sioux

What is the significance of the Three Sisters in American Indian agriculture?

• They are three types of medicinal herbs

• They are three staple crops: corn, beans, and squash

• They are three types of hunting tools

• They are three sacred animals

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Which American Indian tribe is famous for their cliff dwellings in the Southwest?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Anasazi

• Inuit

What natural resource did the Plains Indians rely on for their survival?

• Buffalo

• Gold

• Timber

• Fish

Which American Indian culture is known for their totem poles?

• Inuit

• Haida

• Navajo

• Cherokee