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American Indians of the Coastal Plains

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A boat made by hollowing out long logs, traditionally made by American Indians.

a)

confederacy

b)

reservation

c)

nomad

d)

dugout canoe

2.

A union of people or groups who work together for a common goal.

a)

confederacy

b)

reservation

c)

nomad

d)

dugout canoe

3.

Someone who travels from place to place at different seasons.

a)

confederacy

b)

reservation

c)

nomad

d)

dugout canoe

4.

Land set aside for American Indians to live.

a)

confederacy

b)

reservation

c)

nomad

d)

dugout canoe

5.

Why do you think the Caddo settled in clusters along the Red River? Use page 112 in your book.

a)

To celebrate birthdays.

b)

Because rivers were a good source of fish and water for farming.

c)

Because they were nomads.

d)

So they can hunt for buffalos.

6.

Describe the region in Texas in which American Indian group called the Caddo lived.

a)

The region had woods with clearings for farming, as well as rivers for fishing.

b)

The region had woods.

c)

The region had mountains.

d)

The region had water.

7.

The Caddo's houses were...(Use page 114)

a)

Permanent, canoe-shaped, made of wood and grass.

b)

Movable, made of grass and animal skin.

8.

The Karankawa's ate...(Use page 114)

a)

squash, beans, buffalo meat, and nuts

b)

fish, deer, small animals, birds, and wild plants

9.

The Caddo's rule was...(Use page 114)

a)

family bands led by a chief

b)

confederacy

10.

The Atakapa caught alligators to meet their need for....

a)

food and insect repellant

b)

having pets