Native American History Quiz

Which Native American tribes depended heavily on buffalo for survival?

• Iroquois and Cherokee

• Tlingit and Chinook

• Lakota and Cheyenne

• Hopi and Navajo

What natural resource was essential for the Northwest tribes?

• Corn

• Salmon

• Buffalo

• Horses

The Iroquois lived primarily in which type of housing?

• Adobe pueblos

• Cedar longhouses

• Tipis

• Longhouses

The “Three Sisters” refers to:

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, rye, and oats

• Barley, millet, and rice

Which ceremony was significant in Northwest tribes for displaying wealth and status?

• Green Corn Ceremony

• Potlatch

• Sun Dance

• Ghost Dance

Which Native American region was characterized by vast grasslands?

• Southwest

• Great Plains

• Eastern Woodlands

• Northwest

What farming method was essential for survival in the Southwest?

• Slash-and-burn

• Irrigation

• Crop rotation

• Floodplain farming

Which region included the Cherokee and Iroquois tribes?

• Eastern Woodlands

• Northwest

• Great Plains

• Southwest

What was the purpose of the Sun Dance ceremony in Great Plains tribes?

• Celebrate the harvest

• Honor family wealth

• Connect spiritually and seek guidance

• Celebrate the buffalo hunt

The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 occurred in which region?

• Northwest

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• Eastern Woodlands