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WorksheetsChapter 2: Native American of the Americas
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who made the decisions in the Iroquois League?
The Great Council
older men
women
sixth tribe
Which animal was important to the people of the Plains for meat, clothing, blankets and utensils?
deer
buffalo
caribou
mammoth
How did most Plains people live?
by farming
by hunting
by fishing
by farming and hunting
Which of the following is NOT one way people of the Eastern Woodlands used forest resources?
food
clothing
electricty
water
In addition to meat, what did animals provide the people of the Eastern Woodlands?
successful hunting methods
friendship and skills for hunting
oil and grains for warmth
skins and fur for clothing
What is one way horses affected the lifestyle of the Cheyenne?
The travois was no longer needed.
Hunting buffalo was easier.
Dogs had more work.
Horses wandered north.
How important were horses to the Cheyenne?
Horses were permitted but wandered freely.
Dogs replaced horses as a means of transportation.
Wealth was measured in horses, not dollars.
Horses permitted the Cheyenne to set up permanent camps.
Which Great Plains state is home to many Cheyenne today?
Montana
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Why did Iroquois hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed?
The Iroquois were good hunters.
The Iroquois felt a connection to nature.
The Iroquois believed it would bring good luck.
The Iroquois knew the deer were listening.
Which of the following is an Iroquois custom that is still practiced today?
the Great Council
living in longhouses
using animal skin as a primary clothing source.
using woodland animals as a primary food source.
Which of the following describes the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region?
rainforest
known for constant flooding
mostly hot and arid
freezing temperaures
Why did the Hopi build their villages on top of mesas?
for better hunting
for warmth
for the view
for protection
Which ceremony honored the kachinas and asked for their help?
marriage ceremonies
battle exhibitions
animal worship
the Hopi dance
Which of the following BEST describes the Hopi today?
They live only on reservations in Arizona.
They have kept none of their traditional culture.
They blend old and new ways of living.
They only live as their ancestors did.
Which is the best description of a potlatch?
a party where the hosts give gifts to show their wealth and generosity.
a ceremony to ask for rain for the plants and other life
a religious ceremony to prepare for the future
a religious ceremony attended only by men.
What was the job of a shaman?
to teach farming
to cure sick people
to teach dancing
to wear special masks
Which of the following is NOT true about a shaman?
It was believed that a shaman could cure the sick.
Shaman performed dancing ceremonies
Only men could be shaman
Both men and women could become shamans.
