Native American Woodland Cultures

Who were the first Americans to live in the woodlands?

• European settlers

• Native Americans

• African explorers

• Asian traders

How do archaeologists learn about early Native American cultures?

• By reading old books

• By digging up artifacts like pottery and tools

• By watching movies

• By listening to stories

What is one theory about how the first Americans came to live in North America?

• They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

• They walked across a land bridge from Asia.

• They flew in hot air balloons.

• They were already there from the beginning of time.

Why did the Asian people follow animals across the land bridge to North America?

• They wanted to explore new lands.

• They were looking for warmer weather.

• They hunted these animals for survival.

• They were running away from a war.

Which region did some Native American people settle in, known for its deep forests, lakes, and rivers?

• The Northwest

• The Southwest

• The Great Plains

• The Woodlands

What materials were wigwams typically built from?

• Stone and mud

• Metal and glass

• Trees and bark

• Animal skins and bones

What was a key feature of a longhouse that helped keep it warm and allowed smoke to escape?

• Large windows

• Many fire pits with holes in the roof

• Thick stone walls

• Underground heating systems

Why were Woodland villages often built near a river or stream?

• To be close to mountains

• To have easy access to water and fish

• To hide from other tribes

• To enjoy the sound of the water

What were palisades used for by many Woodland peoples?

• To store food

• To protect their homes

• To build boats

• To make clothes

What was a basic family unit for Native Americans?

• Only a mother and father

• Only children and grandparents

• Mother, father, children, and grandparents

• Aunts, uncles, and cousins