Georgia Native American Vocabulary Quiz Questions

What is an artifact?

• An artifact is a human-made object of historical or cultural significance.
• A term for a modern piece of art.
• A type of digital file used in computing.
• A natural object found in nature.

What does archaeology study?

• Archaeology studies modern technology.
• Archaeology studies animal behavior.
• Archaeology studies human history and prehistory.
• Archaeology studies celestial bodies.

What does culture mean?

• Culture refers to the physical environment of a place.
• Culture means the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group.
• Culture is the biological makeup of individuals.
• Culture means the economic systems of a society.

What is a nomad?

• A nomad is a person who moves from place to place without a permanent home.
• A nomad is a person who travels only for work.
• A nomad is a type of animal that migrates seasonally.
• A nomad is someone who lives in a fixed location.

What is horticulture?

• Horticulture refers to the process of mining minerals.
• Horticulture is the study of animal behavior.
• Horticulture is the art of painting landscapes.
• Horticulture is the cultivation of plants for food, aesthetics, and other uses.

What is a palisade?

• A palisade is a type of tree.
• A palisade is a musical instrument.
• A palisade is a type of clothing.
• A palisade is a fence or wall made of stakes or posts.

What are effigies?

• Effigies are a type of ancient currency.
• Effigies are a form of traditional dance.
• Effigies are edible sculptures made from chocolate.
• Effigies are representations of a person, often made to symbolize or mock them.

What does agriculture mean?

• The process of creating artificial fertilizers.
• The study of animal behavior in the wild.
• Agriculture is the practice of farming, including the cultivation of the soil for growing crops and the rearing of animals for food.
• The art of painting landscapes with rural themes.

Who is a chief?

• A chief is a leader or head.
• A chief is a style of clothing.
• A chief is a form of currency.
• A chief is a type of animal.

What is a chiefdom?

• A chiefdom is a type of economic system based on trade.
• A chiefdom is a hierarchical political organization led by a chief, governing multiple communities.
• A chiefdom is a small village governed by a council.
• A chiefdom is a religious organization led by priests.