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Native Americans (Gwinnett AKS grade 3)

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which region of Native Americans used buffalo skins to make teepees?

a)

Southwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Arctic

d)

Plains

2.

What resource did Native Americans in the Northwest Coast use to build their plank houses?

a)

Trees

b)

Clay

c)

Buffalo skins

d)

Whale bones

3.

Which region was open, flat land with few trees and long grasses?

a)

Southeast

b)

Plains

c)

Northwest

d)

Northeast

4.

Which Native Americans were nomadic and moved from place to place? They had non-permanent housing.

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Plains

d)

Southeast

5.

Which Native Americans lived in a cold, harsh climate with snow and ice?

a)

Arctic

b)

Southwest

c)

Northwest

d)

Northeast

6.

What Native American group lived in forests near rivers and streams?

a)

Southwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Arctic

d)

Plains

7.

Which Native American group lived in longhouses?

a)

Southeast

b)

Southwest

c)

Northwest

d)

Arctic

8.

Which Native American group depended on the buffalo the most?

a)

Plains

b)

Northeast

c)

Southwest

d)

Northwest

9.

What Native American group depended on food from the ocean (salmon, otters, etc.)

a)

Northeast

b)

Northwest

c)

Southwest

d)

Plains

10.

This Native American group collected rainwater and used irrigation methods because it was so dry in their area

a)

Plains

b)

Northwest

c)

Southwest

d)

Arctic

11.

Which TWO Native American groups depended on wood as a resource

a)

Southwest and Plains

b)

Plains and Northeast

c)

Arctic and Southeast

d)

Northeast and Northwest

12.

Which Native American group lived in chickees to keep their house out of swampy areas?

a)

Northwest

b)

Southeast

c)

Plains

d)

Arctic

13.

Totem poles were made from cedar trees in this region.

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Southeast

d)

Plains

14.

Cotton and tobacco were two crops grown by these Native Americans.

a)

Arctic

b)

Northwest

c)

Southwest

d)

Southeast

15.

Which two regions had climates that were the most DIFFERENT?

a)

Northeast and Plains

b)

Northwest and Southeast

c)

Arctic and Southwest

d)

Plains and Southeast

16.

The Southeast North Americans made these homes for summer and winter.

a)

Plank houses and Teepees

b)

Igloos and tents

c)

Pueblos

d)

Chickees and Wattle and Daub

17.

Why did the Northeast Indians settle in the region?

a)

The icy area had snow and ice to make igloos

b)

The grassy area had open land space to make teepees for shelter

c)

The desert region had resources to make pottery and clay houses.

d)

The wooded area had plenty of resources for food, shelter, and clothing.

18.

How were the Arctic Indians different from the Southeast Indians?

a)

The Arctic Indians hunted herds of buffalo while the Southeast Indians hunted marine (water) animals.

b)

The Arctic Indians hunted and gathered berries while the Southeast Indians fished.

c)

The Arctic Indians farmed the land by planting corn, beans, and squash, while the Southeast Indians ate caribou, fish, and seals.

d)

The Arctic Indians hunted marine (water) animals and fished while the Southeast Indians grew corn, beans, and squash

19.

Native Americans of the ____________________ region lived in permanent houses made of wood and grass, and grew melons, corn, and beans

a)

Southeast

b)

Southwest

c)

Northeast

d)

Northwest

20.

Native Americans of the _______ region lived in permanent houses made of clay. They grew melons, corn, and beans.

a)

Southeast

b)

Southwest

c)

Northeast

d)

Plains

21.

Joseph Bruchac is a Native American author. Much of his writing is about his land and his Native American ancestry. He has also worked as a professional storyteller.


What contribution has Joseph Bruchac made to American life?

a)

Joseph Bruchac performs in Native American movies and plays.

b)

Joseph Bruchac writes children's books about Native Americans.

c)

Joseph Bruchac directed a play about Native Americans.

d)

Joseph Bruchac writes and tells stories about Native Americans.

22.

Taboo is a member of the group The Black Eyed Peas. He is of Native American descent.

-Taboo is a singer and rapper.

-Taboo is a song-writer.

-As a member of the Black Eyed Peas, Taboo has won awards for his music.


Based on the above information, how do Native Americans contribute to society today?

a)

Native Americans act in movies.

b)

Native Americans act in tv shows.

c)

Native Americans sing and write songs.

d)

Native Americans write books.

23.

A group of Southeast Indians traveled to the Northeast in order to trade. Which of the following describes their journey?

a)

The Southeast Indians traveled from number 3 to number 5.

b)

The Southeast Indians traveled from number 1 to number 5.

c)

The Southeast Indians traveled from number 5 to number 4.

d)

The Southeast Indians traveled from number 4 to number 5.

24.
The __________________ region used the Pacific Ocean to fish for salmon.
a)
Southeast
b)
Northeast
c)
Northwest
d)
Plains
25.
The people of the ________________ region wore brightly colored clothes. 
a)
Southeast
b)
Southwest
c)
Plains
d)
Arctic
26.
What resource was important to the American Indians in the Arctic region?
a)
sheep
b)
buffalo
c)
whales and seals
d)
cotton
27.
Which region is show on the map?
a)
Arctic
b)
Plains
c)
Southeast
d)
Northwest
28.
Which region is show on the map?
a)
Arctic
b)
Plains
c)
Northwest
d)
Northeast
29.

What was the weather like for the Southeast or Cherokee tribe?

a)

cold

b)

hot

c)

rainy

d)

always snowing

30.

How are Plains and Arctic Native Americans similar?

a)

Both fished to survive

b)

Both hunted for food

c)

Both use bark and leaves for shelter

d)

Both lived in rainy environments

31.

The shelter that the Native Americans of the Northwest lived

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

Northeast Native American Shelter

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

Which region is the Southwest region?

a)

Green

b)

Purple

c)

Orange

d)

Red

34.

Which region is the Southeast region?

a)

Red

b)

Orange

c)

Blue

d)

Purple

35.

Which region is the Arctic Region?

a)

Orange

b)

Green

c)

Purple

d)

Blue

36.

Which region is the Northeast Region?

a)

Blue

b)

Brown

c)

Red

d)

Purple

37.

Which region is the Northwest Region?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Brown

d)

Orange

38.

This chickee is made of wood and leaves on a raised platform. What region would this be the shelter?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Southwest

d)

Arctic