Native American Vocabulary

What is a longhouse?

• A building used for shelter by the Iroquois Indians
• A dwelling built by Plains Indians made of poles
• An underground chamber for religious ceremonies
• A wooden post carved with animals or images

Which of the following describes a Potlatch?

• A group of families bound together under single leadership
• A Native American celebration in which the hosts give gifts to their guests
• A period of time with extremely dry weather
• A belt or string of polished seashells used for trading

What does the Spanish word 'Pueblo' mean?

• City
• Tribe
• Village
• House

In Native American culture, what is the role of a Shaman?

• A leader of a joint council
• A scientist who studies artifacts
• A doctor or healer
• A person who carves totem poles

Which dwelling is built by Plains Indians and made of poles arranged in a circle covered by buffalo hide?

• Kiva
• Longhouse
• Tepee
• Pueblo

What is a totem pole?

• A sled made of poles tied together
• A wooden post carved by Native Americans with animals or other images
• A hip-length, hooded jacket worn by Arctic Peoples
• A doll used to teach children about religion

What was a Travois used for by Native Americans?

• Transporting goods across the plains
• Performing religious ceremonies
• Trading and gift-giving
• Governing a tribe

A group of families bound together under a single leadership is known as a:

• League
• Cultural region
• Tribe
• Council

What is Wampum?

• A type of sled used for transport
• Belts or strings of polished seashells used for trading and gift-giving
• A hip-length jacket worn as an outer garment
• Objects that scientists study to learn about culture

How is a 'cultural region' defined?

• A period of time with dry weather
• An area in which people with similar cultures live
• A group of nations governed by a single council
• A location where artifacts are found