Pueblo People and Culture Quiz

Where do most Pueblo people live today?

• Northern Canada

• Southwestern United States

• Pacific Northwest

• Great Plains

Which ancient people are ancestors of many Pueblo groups?

• Maya

• Anasazi

• Inuit

• Cherokee

What does the word Pueblo mean in Spanish?

• Corn

• Village

• Desert

• Mountain

Which of these is not a Pueblo group?

• Hopi

• Zuni

• Acoma

• Sioux

What material is commonly used to build Pueblo homes?

• Adobe clay and stone

• Wooden logs

• Glass bricks

• Metal sheets

A mesa is…

• A hill with a flat top

• A deep canyon

• A snowy mountain peak

• A sandy beach

Why did Pueblo homes often have ladders?

• For decoration only

• To climb between stories and for safety

• To hang drying clothes

• To collect rainwater

Which crops were main foods for the Pueblo?

• Corn, beans, squash, cotton

• Rice, apples, potatoes, wheat

• Cactus fruit and coconuts

• Bananas and coffee

How did Pueblo farmers water their crops in a dry climate?

• Used only rainfall

• Built irrigation systems

• Melted ice from mountains

• Waited for flash floods

What art forms are the Pueblo famous for?

• Pottery, weaving, turquoise jewelry

• Oil painting and marble sculpture

• Glass blowing and photography

• Origami and wood carving