Native Americans in North Carolina

Where did American Indian farmers usually settle?

• In the desert

• Near water and good soil

• On mountain tops

• On dry plains

Which of these statements is TRUE?

• All tribes only hunted for food.

• All tribes only farmed for food.

• Some tribes hunted, some farmed, and some did both.

• American Indians did not rely on nature for food.

Which of these is a main crop grown by American Indian farmers?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Squash

• Tomatoes

American Indians believed they should _____ nature.

• A. Control

• B. Disrespect

• C. Ignore

• D. Respect

What did American Indian families value the most?

• A. Material wealth

• B. Family relationships

• C. Political power

• D. Technology

Why were the Three Sisters crops important?

• B. They grew well together and provided balanced nutrition.

• C. They were valuable for trade.

• D. They were all root vegetables.

This which animal was mostly hunted by Native Americans in North Carolina?

• birds

• snakes

• buffalo

• lion

What farming method did the Lumbee use?

• Terrace Farming

• The Three Sisters

• Slash and Burn

• Free Range Grazing

By the year 1500, how many American Indians lived in North America?

• About 1 million

• About 5 to 10 million

• About 50 million

• About 500,000

What was the most important thing for American Indians?

• Family

• Weapons

• Money

• Work