Southwest Native Americans

The video explores the deserts of the American Southwest, home to many Native American tribes like the Hopi, Zuni, Apache, and Navajo. It discusses their adaptation to the harsh environment, including building pueblos from adobe, conserving water, and farming crops like corn. The video also highlights cultural practices, such as religious ceremonies in kivas and the creation of baskets and pots.

Which Native American tribes are known to have built civilizations in the American Southwest?

• Inuit and Aleut

• Sioux and Cheyenne

• Hopi, Zuni, Apache, and Navajo

• Cherokee and Iroquois

What were the homes made of that the Native Americans in the Southwest built?

• Bamboo and leaves

• Metal and glass

• Clay and grass mixed with water

• Wood and stone

Why did the pueblos have small doors and windows?

• To allow more sunlight

• To keep them cool during the day and warm at night

• To make them easier to build

• To make them look more attractive

How did the Native Americans of the Southwest manage their water resources?

• They used water very carefully and never wasted it

• They built large reservoirs

• They relied on rainwater

• They imported water from other regions

What was a staple food in the diet of the Southwestern Native Americans?

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Rice

What types of crafts did the women of the Southwest Native American tribes create?

• Glass ornaments

• Wooden sculptures

• Metal jewelry

• Baskets and clay pots

What was the purpose of the kiva in Southwest Native American culture?

• A workshop for crafting

• A place for storing food

• A shelter for animals

• A room for religious ceremonies