Checkpoint 16: Tennessee American Indian Tribes

Why did the Chickasaw Indians build their villages on high ground?

• to be located in the mountains

• to see approaching enemies

• to avoid flood waters

• to make sure traders could find them

What is one difference between Cherokee and Shawnee shelters?

• The Cherokee shelters had roofs made of bark or thatch, while the Shawnee shelters had roofs made of poplar bark only.

• The Cherokee people had two types of shelters, and the Shawnee people had one.

• The Cherokee people lived in domed shelters, while the Shawnee people lived in rectangular shelters.

• The Cherokee people lived in houses with open sides, while the Shawnee people lived in houses with mud sides.

Determine whether each phrase describes the appearance of the Cherokee people, the Chickasaw people, or both.

Groups:

(a) Cherokee People

,

(b) Chickasaw People

,

(c) BOTH

• Women wore copper arm bands

• Men had scalp lock

• Wore buffalo robes

• Clothing made of woven fiber or animal skin.

Why are Creek Indians considered a matrilineal society?

• They believed in a great spirit they called "Our Grandmother."

• They put women in charge of planting and harvesting crops.

• They called their village chief a matri.

• They considered children to be part of the mother's clan.

Which Tennessee tribe spoke the Algonquian language?

• Chickasaw

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Creek

The mico, or village chief, was a leader in which Tennessee tribe?

• Cherokee

• Shawnee

• Creek

• Chickasaw

Determine whether each task was performed by men OR women in the Cherokee society.

Groups:

(a) Men

,

(b) Women

• hunt

• make food

• fish

• harvest crops

• make weapons

• plant crops

Place the name of each American Indian group in region where they lived.

a

b

c

d

Shawnee

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Creek