Woodland Native American Culture and Skills

Who were the first people to live in the Eastern Woodlands?

• European settlers

• Native Americans

• African explorers

• Asian traders

How do we learn about early Native American culture?

• By reading old books

• By digging up artifacts

• By watching movies

• By listening to stories from other countries

How did the first Americans likely travel from Asia to North America thousands of years ago?

• By boat across the ocean

• By flying in early airplanes

• By walking across a land bridge

• By swimming across the sea

What were the two main types of homes built by the Woodland Native Americans?

• Teepees and cabins

• Wigwams and longhouses

• Igloos and tents

• Mud huts and treehouses

Why were Woodland Native American villages often built near rivers or streams?

• To be closer to mountains

• To have easy access to water and fish

• To hide from wild animals

• To enjoy the sound of flowing water

What did many Woodland people build around their villages to protect their homes?

• Tall fences made of metal

• Walls called palisades made of wood poles

• Deep ditches filled with water

• Stone towers

What kind of family unit was common among Native Americans of the Woodlands?

• Only a mother, father, and their children

• Small families living alone

• Extended families including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together

• Families that moved often and lived in different homes

What skill did Woodland men use to make sharp arrowheads?

• Weaving plants into strong ropes

• Chipping away flint with a tool made from deer antlers

• Molding clay into pots

• Planting and harvesting crops

Which of these was a skill commonly practiced by Woodland women?

• Hunting large animals with bows and arrows

• Building palisades around the village

• Farming, making baskets, and creating pottery

• Leading spiritual ceremonies with drums

What happened to many Native American families after European settlers arrived in the 1600s?

• They moved to new lands and built bigger villages.

• They learned new languages and traded with the settlers.

• They lost their lands and many died from battles or diseases.

• They became leaders in the new settlements.