Native Americans Contributions to NYC

Beads made of shells used to make belts and jewelry were called ________.

• pueblos

• wampum

• potlatch

• breechcloths

What was the primary material used by Native Americans in the New York area to create wampum?

• A) Clay

• B) Shells

• C) Wood

• D) Stone

Which Native American tribe is known to have originally inhabited the area now known as New York City?

• A) Cherokee

• B) Iroquois

• C) Lenape

• D) Sioux

What was the primary purpose of wampum belts among Native American tribes in the New York area?

• A) Currency

• B) Clothing

• C) Shelter

• D) Food storage

Which river was significant to the Native American tribes in the New York City area for trade and transportation?

• A) Mississippi River

• B) Hudson River

• C) Colorado River

• D) Ohio River

What type of dwelling was commonly used by the Lenape tribe in the New York area?

• A) Teepee

• B) Longhouse

• C) Wigwam

• D) Adobe house

Which of the following was a staple food for the Native Americans in the New York area?

• A) Corn

• B) Rice

• C) Wheat

• D) Barley

What was the primary method of transportation for Native Americans in the New York area?

• A) Horseback

• B) Canoe

• C) Walking

• D) Dog sled

Which Native American confederacy included tribes from the New York area?

• A) Iroquois Confederacy

• B) Sioux Confederacy

• C) Cherokee Confederacy

• D) Apache Confederacy

What was the primary role of sachems in the Native American tribes of the New York area?

• A) Warriors

• B) Spiritual leaders

• C) Political leaders

• D) Farmers