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WorksheetsNative Americans (Gwinnett AKS grade 3)
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which region of Native Americans used buffalo skins to make teepees?
Southwest
Northeast
Arctic
Plains
What resource did Native Americans in the Northwest Coast use to build their plank houses?
Trees
Clay
Buffalo skins
Whale bones
Which region was open, flat land with few trees and long grasses?
Southeast
Plains
Northwest
Northeast
Which Native Americans were nomadic and moved from place to place? They had non-permanent housing.
Northwest
Southwest
Plains
Southeast
Which Native Americans lived in a cold, harsh climate with snow and ice?
Arctic
Southwest
Northwest
Northeast
What Native American group lived in forests near rivers and streams?
Southwest
Northeast
Arctic
Plains
Which Native American group lived in longhouses?
Southeast
Southwest
Northwest
Arctic
Which Native American group depended on the buffalo the most?
Plains
Northeast
Southwest
Northwest
What Native American group depended on food from the ocean (salmon, otters, etc.)
Northeast
Northwest
Southwest
Plains
This Native American group collected rainwater and used irrigation methods because it was so dry in their area
Plains
Northwest
Southwest
Arctic
Which TWO Native American groups depended on wood as a resource
Southwest and Plains
Plains and Northeast
Arctic and Southeast
Northeast and Northwest
Which Native American group lived in chickees to keep their house out of swampy areas?
Northwest
Southeast
Plains
Arctic
Totem poles were made from cedar trees in this region.
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
Plains
Cotton and tobacco were two crops grown by these Native Americans.
Arctic
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
Which two regions had climates that were the most DIFFERENT?
Northeast and Plains
Northwest and Southeast
Arctic and Southwest
Plains and Southeast
The Southeast North Americans made these homes for summer and winter.
Plank houses and Teepees
Igloos and tents
Pueblos
Chickees and Wattle and Daub
Why did the Northeast Indians settle in the region?
The icy area had snow and ice to make igloos
The grassy area had open land space to make teepees for shelter
The desert region had resources to make pottery and clay houses.
The wooded area had plenty of resources for food, shelter, and clothing.
How were the Arctic Indians different from the Southeast Indians?
The Arctic Indians hunted herds of buffalo while the Southeast Indians hunted marine (water) animals.
The Arctic Indians hunted and gathered berries while the Southeast Indians fished.
The Arctic Indians farmed the land by planting corn, beans, and squash, while the Southeast Indians ate caribou, fish, and seals.
The Arctic Indians hunted marine (water) animals and fished while the Southeast Indians grew corn, beans, and squash
Native Americans of the ____________________ region lived in permanent houses made of wood and grass, and grew melons, corn, and beans
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Native Americans of the _______ region lived in permanent houses made of clay. They grew melons, corn, and beans.
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Plains
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?
Joseph Bruchac performs in Native American movies and plays.
Joseph Bruchac writes children's books about Native Americans.
Joseph Bruchac directed a play about Native Americans.
Joseph Bruchac writes and tells stories about Native Americans.
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?
Native Americans act in movies.
Native Americans act in tv shows.
Native Americans sing and write songs.
Native Americans write books.
A group of Southeast Indians traveled to the Northeast in order to trade. Which of the following describes their journey?
The Southeast Indians traveled from number 3 to number 5.
The Southeast Indians traveled from number 1 to number 5.
The Southeast Indians traveled from number 5 to number 4.
The Southeast Indians traveled from number 4 to number 5.
What was the weather like for the Southeast or Cherokee tribe?
cold
hot
rainy
always snowing
How are Plains and Arctic Native Americans similar?
Both fished to survive
Both hunted for food
Both use bark and leaves for shelter
Both lived in rainy environments
The shelter that the Native Americans of the Northwest lived
Northeast Native American Shelter
Which region is the Southwest region?
Green
Purple
Orange
Red
Which region is the Southeast region?
Red
Orange
Blue
Purple
Which region is the Arctic Region?
Orange
Green
Purple
Blue
Which region is the Northeast Region?
Blue
Brown
Red
Purple
Which region is the Northwest Region?
Blue
Green
Brown
Orange
This chickee is made of wood and leaves on a raised platform. What region would this be the shelter?
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Arctic
