Indigenous Societies/ Native Americans Review

What is a tribe ?

• A group made up of many families who share language, religion, and customs

• A single family living alone

• A group of European settlers

• A type of animal found in North America

Explain how the environment influenced the way different Indian groups lived in North America.

• Indian groups used the resources available in their environment to meet their needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

• All Indian groups lived the same way regardless of their environment.

• Indian groups only used resources from Europe.

• The environment had no effect on how Indian groups lived.

How many Indians live in the United States today, according to the text?

• About one million

• About two million

• About five million

• About ten million

Which tribe is shown as living in the Southwest region?

• Hopi

• Sioux

• Haida

• Iroquois

Where did the first people in the Americas probably come from?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What were the land areas called that were set aside for Indian use?

• Parks

• Reservations

• Colonies

• States

What is the name given to the boats used by some Indians?

• Canoes

• Yachts

• Ferries

• Rafts

Which word from Indian languages means "beans and sweet corn mixed together"?

• moccasin

• succotash

• Chicago

• Mississippi

Which region of Native Americans used buffalo skins to make teepees?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Arctic

• Plains

Which Native Americans were nomadic and moved from place to place?

• Northwest Coast

• Southwest

• Plains

• Southeast