WorksheetsAmerica's First Peoples Ind. 4
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
The Pacific Northwest used what natural resources in their region to meet their needs?
They used the buffalo.
The Pacific Northwest caught fish from the Pacific Ocean.
They used the rich soil there for farming
none of the above
Those living on the Plains used what natural resources in their region to meet their needs?
they used canoes
they used the Pacific ocean to catch fish
They used the rich soil there for farming.
none of the above
What was the name of a famous Cherokee who invented a system for writing Cherokee language?
Sequoyah
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Nighthorse
How did the Cherokee of the Southeast use their resources?
They hunted and fished
They raised cattle
They build pueblos
They hunted and farmed and used their resources to build homes.
What were some of the benefits to Iroquois from building their houses so large?
They could live together and share resources.
They had space to store supplies
They could have plenty of space to themselves
none of the above
What did the Cherokee and Iroquois use to build their houses?
They used clay and rocks
They used trees.
They used bricks
none of the above
Why did the Iroquois choose to settle in central and northern New York and southern Canada?
That was the only place they could settle.
They thought it was more fun to settle there
The forests had plenty of natural resources and the rivers allowed them to travel.
none of the above
Why was it important for the Iroquois to live near forests?
Forests provide trees for building homes
animals that live in the forest that can be hunted for food and for clothes
both a and b
none of the above
How did the idea to form a confederacy change the communities?
The five communities were united into one making them stronger and more powerful.
The declared war on one another
both a and b
none of the above
Why did both the Cherokee and Iroquois build their homes from wood?
They felt safer in homes made of wood.
It was easier to build
Trees were a plentiful natural resource where they lived
none of the above
How did the Great Law of Peace benefit American Indian groups?
They could make decisions without fighting and hurting each other if they disagreed.
One tribe would be in charge of all tribes
both a and b
none of the above
What might happen if American Indian groups did not cooperate with each other?
They can talk it out
They were not able to leave the meeting until they all agree
They might go to war against each other.
none of the above
How did the English settlers also benefit from the cooperation of American Indians?
They learned how to grow and capture their own food.
They can purchase the American Indians food and supplies
They would not benefit from the American Indians
none of the above
How do American Indian groups live today that is different from the past?
Many still live the same way.
ALL American Indians live on reservations and obey their own laws.
Many American Indians live on reservations and obey American laws.
none of the above
What does the headdress in the photograph represent?
pg. 98
Loyalty
Bravery
courage
both b and c
Why do American Indians of today honor both the U.S. government’s law as well as the laws of their reservation’s government?
The reservation’s are part of their history, customs, and traditions of the past
they also have to follow U.S. laws because they are U.S. citizens.
both a and b
none of the above
Which customs and traditions did American Indians develop first: games, dances, songs, and clothing of their American Indian group or following the laws of their reservations?
games, dances, songs, and clothing
following the law of their reservations
follow U.S. government
none of the above
How many sets of laws are there for American Indians who live on reservations?
4
3
2
1
