Native American Inventions - Video Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the snow goggles invented by the Inuit people?

• To help them see better in the dark.

• To protect their eyes from sunlight reflecting off the snow.

• To make them look fashionable.

• To keep their faces warm.

Which material was NOT mentioned as being used by the Inuit to make snow goggles?

• Wood

• Bone

• Glass

• Leather

What was the main reason early kayaks were designed with no openings?

• To make them more aerodynamic.

• To prevent them from filling with water or sinking if they capsized.

• To allow for faster paddling.

• To store more hunting equipment.

How did the Inuit waterproof their kayaks?

• By painting them with tree sap.

• By rubbing them down with animal fat.

• By covering them with waterproof fabric.

• By sealing them with clay.

Which civilization built a system of over 200 suspension bridges in Peru between the 14th and 16th centuries?

• The Aztecs

• The Mayans

• The Incas

• The Egyptians

What materials were the ancient Incan suspension bridges primarily made from?

• Stone and mortar

• Iron and steel cables

• Rope woven from plant fibers and wood

• Bamboo and vines

What plant was used by Native Americans to create a soothing plaster for cuts and bruises, and also eaten as an anesthetic?

• American Black Willow

• Jimson Weed

• Aloe Vera

• Echinacea

Which natural substance found in American Black Willow tea is related to the modern ingredient in Aspirin?

• Caffeine

• Salicin

• Nicotine

• Morphine

What material was originally used by indigenous peoples to make hammocks?

• Cotton fabric

• Woven bark from the Hamack tree

• Animal hides

• Palm leaves

What was a key advantage of sleeping in hammocks compared to straw-stuffed mattresses for early indigenous peoples?

• Hammocks were softer and more comfortable.

• Hammocks were easier to transport.

• Hammocks protected sleepers from pests and insects.

• Hammocks provided better air circulation.