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SC Native American Test

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did the SC tribes have in common with where they lived?

a)

They lived on farms.

b)

Their homes were all in the Piedmont

c)

They lived in the mountains.

d)

They built their homes and villages near rivers.

2.

How were coastal Native Americans, the Yemassee, different from other Native American tribes in South Carolina?

a)

They farmed.

b)

They lived along rivers.

c)

They ate shellfish.

d)

They hunted.

3.

Which sentence is NOT a reason why tribes built their villages near water?

a)

They used the water for cooking and cleaning.

b)

They traveled from village to village in dugout canoes to trade.

c)

They wanted to be able to swim all year long.

4.

____________________ describes the way of life and traditions of groups of people.

a)

Council

b)

Culture

c)

Government

d)

Holidays

5.

The __________________ is made up of those who make decisions about laws.

a)

Council

b)

Culture

c)

Environment

d)

Holidays

6.

A ______________ canoe was the main transportation for SC tribes.

a)

Carved

b)

Deerskin

c)

Dugout

d)

Metal

7.

Which was NOT a name of a house lived in by SC tribes?

a)

Wattle and Daub

b)

Tepee

c)

Longhouse

d)

Wigwam

8.

Which tribe is known for being the most powerful tribe in SC?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

9.

Which tribe was known for living along the coast near the Savannah River (Georgia border)?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

10.

Which tribe was known for living in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Piedmont?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

11.

Which tribe was known for living in the Piedmont only?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

12.

Which SC tribe has a name that means "River People?"

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

13.

Which SC tribe allowed women to participate in councils?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

14.

Which SC tribe was famous for their clay pottery?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Catawba

c)

Yemassee

15.

Identify the location of the Cherokee.

a)

Blue Ridge (plus western part of Piedmont)

b)

Piedmont

c)

Coastal Zone near Savannah River/Georgia Border

16.

Identify the location of the Catawba.

a)

Blue Ridge (plus western part of Piedmont)

b)

Piedmont

c)

Coastal Zone near Savannah River/Georgia Border

17.

Identify the location of the Yemassee.

a)

Blue Ridge (plus western part of Piedmont)

b)

Piedmont

c)

Coastal Zone near Savannah River/Georgia Border