Indigenous Peoples of North America Quiz

What type of economy did the Iroquois develop in the Northeast?

• Industrial

• Mixed economy of agriculture, hunting, and fishing

• Nomadic herding

• Trade-based

What type of structures did the Iroquois build from timber and bark?

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Cabins

Which political alliance fostered unity among the Iroquois?

• Sioux Confederacy

• Iroquois Confederacy

• Cherokee Alliance

• Apache Coalition

What was the purpose of the mound complexes built by the Mississippians?

• Residential

• Ceremonial and political

• Defensive

• Agricultural

Which region was known for its trade networks connecting diverse regions?

• Northeast

• Mississippi River Valley

• Southwest

• Great Plains

What type of houses did the Chinook and Tlingit construct?

• Adobe dwellings

• Plank houses

• Longhouses

• Igloos

What tradition did the Pacific Coast nations engage in to redistribute wealth?

• Potlatch

• Barter

• Feasting

• Trading

How did the Pueblo peoples adapt to arid conditions in the Southwest?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Irrigation systems and adobe dwellings

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing

What did the totem poles carved by the Pacific Coast nations preserve?

• Food supplies

• Stories and lineage

• Weapons

• Tools

Which region's civilizations were known for intensive maize agriculture?

• Northeast

• Mississippi River Valley

• Pacific Coast

• Southwest