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WorksheetsVS2 Native Americans
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which two large bodies of water border Virginia?
James River - York River
Rappahannock River - Pacific Ocean
Chesapeake Bay - Atlantic Ocean
Chesapeake Bay - Pacific Ocean
Virginia's four major rivers served as an important source of ______.
communication
protection
riches
food
The four major rivers in Virginia are separated by ______.
valleys
mountains
islands
peninsulas
Historians use _____ to understand & learn about people who lived in an area long ago.
maps
almanacs
artifacts
encyclopedias
There were many First American tribes in North America. They were called Indians because ________.
the word meant "native"
Columbus did not realize what continent he had reached
this is what they called themselves
explorers needed to trade with the natives
The Algonquian language groups located primarily in Virginia lived in the area labeled ____.
1
2
3
4
The Cherokee tribe were members of what Native American language group?
Iriquoian
Siouan
Algonquian
Monocan
In the past, the clothing, food, and shelters the Native Americans used depended on _______.
their government
their religion
the season
their traditions
During which season did Native Americans harvest crops for food?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
What was a major source of food for Native Americans in winter?
fish & berries
corn, beans, & squash
berries & squash
birds & other animals
The climate in Virginia is _____, which has allowed for the growing of a variety of vegetation.
relatively mild
mostly cold & wet
usually tropical
relatively hot & dry
In what season do Native Americans eat fish & berries?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
What was the name of the capital city of the Powhatan chiefdom used by Indigenous leaders before the English settlers came to Virginia?
Rappahannock
Jamestown
Potomac
Werowocomoco
The Piedmont region is home to the ______ tribe.
Chickahominy
Monocan
Powhatan
Mattaponi
Native American people have lived in Virginia ______.
since 1607
for hundreds of years
since 1492
for thousands of years
The artifacts discovered at Jamestown gave us clues about the interactions of the ______ in early Virginia.
Natives, English, and Africans
Cherokee, Monacan, & Powhatan
Iriquoian, Siouan, and Algonquian
Rivers, Bays, and Oceans
Native Americans in the present teach people about their culture through festivals called _____.
jubilees
fairs
powwows
tributes
The Monacan tribe was part of which Native American language group?
Siouan
Cherokee
Iriquoian
Algonquian
During what season did Native Americans harvest crops for food?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
The current state-recognized Native American tribes are located in _____.
Tidewater
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
regions throughout Virginia
Which statement best describes how Virginia honors its Indigenous People today?
Indigenous tribes no longer live in Virginia or participate in state events.
Indigenous people must move to reservations in the western United States.
Virginia does not allow Indigenous tribes to practice their traditions.
Some tribes are officially recognized by the state and continue to share their culture.
Where was Werowocomoco located in 1607?
A
B
C
D
Why is it important to learn about the diversity of Virginia's Indigenous nations?
To respect and appreciate their different cultures.
So we can compare them to other countries.
To understand how they all lived the same way.
Because they no longer exist.
