Native American Vocabulary Quiz

What is a "Totem Pole"?

• A type of Native American clothing

• A tall, carved pole representing animals, spirits, or ancestors

• A traditional Native American dance

• A type of Native American food

Which term refers to the original peoples who lived in North America before European settlers arrived?

• Indigenous

• Tribe

• Native Americans

• Reservation

What is a "Teepee"?

• A type of Native American weapon

• A cone-shaped tent made from animal skins and wooden poles

• A type of Native American jewelry

• A traditional Native American song

What is "Adobe" used for?

• Making clothing

• Building homes in hot, dry regions

• Creating tools

• Making art

What does the term "Indigenous" refer to?

• People who are new to a place

• The first people who lived in a particular place

• People who travel frequently

• People who live in cities

What is a "Chickee"?

• A type of Native American food

• A type of house built by the Seminole tribe

• A type of Native American dance

• A type of Native American clothing

What is a "Wigwam"?

• A type of Native American tool

• A dome-shaped dwelling made from wooden frames

• A type of Native American musical instrument

• A type of Native American ceremony

What is a "Longhouse"?

• A type of Native American weapon

• A large, elongated dwelling made of wood

• A type of Native American art

• A type of Native American food

What is a "Plank House"?

• A type of Native American clothing

• A type of house built from large wooden planks

• A type of Native American dance

• A type of Native American tool

What is a "Reservation"?

• A type of Native American ceremony

• An area of land set aside for Native Americans to live on

• A type of Native American art

• A type of Native American food