TN History 8/20- Q1 L2

Which tribe was known for living in the mountains and building homes from mud and wood?

• Shawnee

• Creek

• Chickasaw

• Cherokee

What was the primary reason the Cumberland Gap was important?

• It was a sacred site for ceremonies.

• It was a source of water for the tribes.

• It was a natural pass through the Appalachian Mountains.

• It was a place for trading goods.

Which tribe was known for being fierce warriors and had strong trade systems?

• Shawnee

• Creek

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

How did the geography of Tennessee influence the tribes' way of life?

• It made them move constantly.

• It provided them with gold and silver.

• It influenced their clothing, homes, and ceremonies.

• It forced them to live in caves.

What crops did the Creek tribe primarily farm?

• Wheat and rice

• Barley and oats

• Corn and beans

• Potatoes and tomatoes

Why did settlers use the Cumberland Gap despite the Proclamation of 1763?

• They ignored the law to move west.

• They were escaping from the British army.

• They were searching for gold.

• They wanted to trade with the tribes.

Which tribe was known for being skilled hunters and traveling often?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Shawnee

• Chickasaw

What was the impact of settlers moving through the Cumberland Gap on the tribes?

• It had no impact on the tribes.

• It resulted in the tribes moving to Canada.

• It caused conflict between settlers and tribes.

• It led to peaceful coexistence.

What did the Cherokee believe in that influenced their decision-making?

• Conquest of other tribes

• Isolation from others

• Accumulation of wealth

• Balance with nature

How did rivers benefit the tribes living in Tennessee?

• They were barriers to other tribes.

• They provided food and water.

• They were used for religious ceremonies.

• They provided gold and silver.