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American Indians

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Native American/American Indian group built shelters like the one shown in the image?

a)

Northeast Indians

b)

Northwest Indians

c)

Southeast Indians

d)

Southwest Indians

2.

Based on the map above, the Southeast Indians lived in which region?

a)

The Southeast Indians lived in region 5.

b)

The Southeast Indians lived in region 4.

c)

The Southeast Indians lived in region 1.

d)

The Southeast Indians lived in region 2.

3.

Based on the map above, the Northwest Indians lived in which region?

a)

The Northwest Indians lived in region 3.

b)

The Northwest Indians lived in region 4.

c)

The Northwest Indians lived in region 5.

d)

The Northwest Indians lived in region 6.

4.

Why did the Northeast Indians settle in the region?

a)

The icy area had snow and ice to make igloos.

b)

The grassy area had open land space to make teepees for shelter.

c)

The desert region had resources to make pottery and clay houses.

d)

The wooded area had plenty of resources for food, shelter, and clothing.

5.

Why would Arctic Indians have had trouble trading with the Southwest Indians?

a)

Arctic Indians lived in region 5 and Southwest Indians lived in region 6.

b)

Arctic Indians lived in region 5 and Southwest Indians lived in region 2.

c)

Arctic Indians lived in region 3 and Southwest Indians lived in region 1.

d)

Arctic Indians lived in region 3 and Southwest Indians lived in region 4.

6.

A group of Southeast Indians traveled to the traditional homeland of a group of Northeast Indians in order to trade. Which of the following describes their journey?

a)

The Southeast Indians traveled from region 4 to region 1.

b)

The Southeast Indians traveled from region 2 to region 1.

c)

The Southeast Indians traveled from region 4 to region 2.

d)

The Southeast Indians traveled from region 2 to region 4.

7.

The Kwaukiutl lived in the desert southwest area of present-day New Mexico and Arizona.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What types of shelters did the Arctic Indians live in?

a)

Chickees

b)

Igloos

c)

Cedar Plank Houses

d)

Longhouses

9.

What region is hot and humid? It is also now known as Florida.

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Great Plains

d)

Southwest

10.

What region is hot and dry with little rain?

a)

Arctic

b)

Great Plains

c)

Northwest

d)

Southwest

11.

What American Indian region lived in longhouses?

a)

Southwest

b)

Northwest

c)

Arctic

d)

Northeast

12.

Which American Indian region hunted bison? They had to travel when the bison moved so their homes were temporary.

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Plains

d)

Arctic

13.

What American Indian region is between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river?

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Arctic

d)

Great Plains

14.

What American Indian region wore warm clothing made from fur?

a)

Arctic

b)

Plains

c)

Southwest

d)

Southeast

15.

Which region ate polar bear, caribou, and fish?

a)

Arctic

b)

Plains

c)

Northwest

d)

Southwest