Native American Culture and History

What group of people were the first Americans to live in the Eastern Woodlands?

• The Plains Indians

• The Southwest Desert Dwellers

• The Eastern Woodland Native Americans

• The Pacific Northwest Tribes

How do archaeologists learn about early Native American cultures?

• By reading ancient books

• By studying artifacts they left behind

• By listening to old stories

• By watching historical movies

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

• They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

• They flew in hot air balloons from Asia.

• They crossed a land bridge from Asia during the Ice Age.

• They were always in North America.

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

• Teepees and igloos

• Wigwams and longhouses

• Adobe houses and pueblos

• Log cabins and tents

What was the main purpose of building fires inside wigwams and longhouses?

• To create smoke signals

• To keep warm and cook food

• To scare away wild animals

• To light up the entire village

What was the primary purpose of palisades built by many Woodland people?

• To mark tribal boundaries

• To protect their homes and villages

• To store harvested crops

• To serve as a place for ceremonies

What was a typical Native American family unit composed of?

• Only a mother and her children

• A mother, father, and their children

• A mother, father, children, and grandparents

• Only a father and his children

What material did Woodland men use to make sharp arrowheads?

• Wood

• Bone

• Flint

• Clay

Besides farming and childcare, what other skill were Woodland women known for?

• Hunting large game

• Building longhouses

• Weaving baskets and fish nets

• Crafting weapons

How did Native American children primarily learn about their culture and history?

• By attending formal schools

• By reading books

• By listening to stories from elders

• By traveling to other villages