American Indian Regions Quiz

What is a region?

• A large area of land with special features like weather, landforms, or the people who live there.

• A small area of land with no special features.

• A place where people live together in a community.

What is a tribe?

• A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestors.

• A group of people who live in the same region.

• A group of people who share the same religion.

Who were the Southeast Indians?

• American Indian tribes who lived in the southeastern part of the United States, like the Seminole.

• American Indian tribes who lived in the northeastern part of the United States, like the Iroquois.

• Tribes who lived in the cold Arctic region, like the Inuit.

Who were the Northeast Indians?

• American Indian tribes who lived in the northeastern part of the United States, like the Iroquois.

• American Indian tribes who lived in the southeastern part of the United States, like the Seminole.

• Tribes who lived in the cold Arctic region, like the Inuit.

Who were the Seminole?

• A tribe of American Indians who lived in the Southeast region, especially in Florida.

• A group of tribes who lived in the Northeast region, known for living in longhouses.

• Tribes who lived in the cold Arctic region, like the Inuit.

Who were the Iroquois?

• A group of tribes who lived in the Northeast region, known for living in longhouses.

• A tribe of American Indians who lived in the Southeast region, especially in Florida.

• Tribes who lived in the cold Arctic region, like the Inuit.

What is a portable tent (tipi)?

• A tent made from animal skins and wooden poles that can be taken apart and moved easily.

• A long wooden house where many families from the same tribe lived together.

• A place where people live together in a community.

Why was salmon important to Northwest tribes?

• It was very important for food.

• It was used to make clothing.

• It was used to build houses.

What was cedar used for by Northwest tribes?

• To build houses, canoes, and make clothing.

• To grow crops like corn, beans, and squash.

• To make jewelry with turquoise.

Who were the Arctic Indians?

• Tribes who lived in the cold Arctic region, like the Inuit, and adapted to freezing weather.

• American Indian tribes who lived in the southeastern part of the United States, like the Seminole.

• American Indian tribes who lived in the northeastern part of the United States, like the Iroquois.