WorksheetsNative Americans of North America
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who made the decisions in the Iroquois League?
Great Council
older men
women
sixth tribe
Which of the following was NOT one way Eastern Woodland people used forest resources?
food
clothing
electricity
water
In addition to meat, what did animals provide to the peoples of the Eastern Woodlands?
successful hunting methods
friendship and skills for hunting
oil and grains for warmth
skins and furs for clothing
Why did Iroquois hunters speak to and thank the animals that 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 skins as a primary clothing source
using woodland animals as a primary food source
How did most Plains people live?
by farming
by hunting
by fishing
by farming and hunting
Which animal was important to the people of the Plains for meat, clothing, blankets, and utensils?
buffalo
deer
caribou
mammoth
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 to wander the plains 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
Which of the following describes the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region?
rainforest
known for constant flooding
mostly hot and arid
freezing temperatures
Why did the Hopi build their villages on the tops 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 describe 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
What 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 a shaman's role in Kwakiutl society?
to teach farming
to cure sick people
to teach dancing
to wear special masks
Which of the following is NOT about a shaman?
The Kwakiutl believed a shaman could cure illness
Shamans performed dancing ceremonies
Only Kwakiutl men could be shamans
Kwakiutl men and women could become shamans
Which of the following is a modern addition to Kwakiutl culture
game
fish
berries
sugar
