Native American History in Arkansas

The Quapaw people were called "Arkansas" by the French, which meant:

• River People

• People of the South Wind

• People of the Forest

• Ancient Ones

The Plum Bayou Indians were known for:

• Their pottery making

• Their hunting techniques

• Their mound building

• Their warfare tactics

What was the primary use of salt for Native Americans in Arkansas?

• Currency for trade only

• Religious ceremonies only

• Food preservation and trade

• Weapon making

Why did tribes perform rituals?

• To showcase artistic talents and creativity.
• To entertain the community with performances.
• To establish political alliances with other tribes.
• To connect with spiritual beliefs and mark important life events.

Which famous Cherokee resident of Arkansas invented the Cherokee syllabary?

• John Jolly

• Stand Watie

• Sequoyah

• Chief Casqui

How were the Osage people physically distinguished from other tribes?

• Their elaborate tattoos

• Their lone scalplock on shaved heads

• Their ceremonial face paint

• Their distinctive clothing

Name one of the most important clues past cultures leave behind.

• Cave paintings
• Artifacts
• Written records
• Fossils

Which two continents did the land bridge Beringia connect?

• Africa and South America
• Europe and Asia
• Australia and Antarctica
• Asia and North America

Which Native American tribe was known for their sophisticated community along the Red and Ouachita rivers in southwest Arkansas?

• Cherokee

• Osage

• Quapaw

• Caddo

What type of dwelling did the Caddo people typically live in?

• Beehive-shaped houses

• Rectangular longhouses

• Tepees

• Underground homes