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Native Americans of New York

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Iroquois nations?

a)

Mohawk

b)

Oneida

c)

Mahican

d)

Cayuga

2.

Which two tribes lived in what is today New York State?

a)

Iroquois and Mahican

b)

Algonquin and Iroquois

c)

Aztec and Alqonquin

d)

Iroquois and Pequot

3.

Which of the following three crops were nicknamed "The Three Sisters"?

a)

corn, beans, squash

b)

pumpkin, beans, tomatoes

c)

potatoes, squash, corn

d)

beans, sugar cane, corn

4.

How did the NY Native Americans use the rivers, oceans and water?

a)

For fishing

b)

For travel

c)

For swimming and fun

d)

All the answers are correct.

5.

What was one resource that was used for making clothing?

a)

cactus

b)

deer skin

c)

buffalo

d)

clay

6.

Who wore moccasins?

a)

Men

b)

Women

c)

Children

d)

Everyone

7.

The Iroquois homes were called

a)

long houses

b)

wigwams

c)

teepees

d)

treehouses

8.

The Algonquins homes were called

a)

long houses

b)

wigwams

c)

teepees

d)

treehouses

9.

What was the main weapon that men used for hunting larger animals?

a)

sword

b)

knife

c)

bow and arrow

d)

tomahawk

10.

How did NY Native Americans share their beliefs and values?

a)

Through drawings

b)

By writing down their ideas

c)

Through storytelling

11.

Which of the following sports was originally a Native American past time?

a)

soccer

b)

baseball

c)

basketball

d)

lacrosse

12.

Another name for the Iroquois is

a)

Algonquin

b)

Mohawk

c)

Haudenosaunee

d)

Cayuga

13.

Which of the following was NOT used as a means for travel for NY Native Americans?

a)

horses

b)

canoes

c)

snow shoes

d)

walking

14.

What was the MAIN PURPOSE for wampum belts?

a)

Ceremonies

b)

Decorative clothing

c)

Trade