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WorksheetsChapter 4 American Indian Cultures
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 9hrs 45mins
American Indian tribes lived in many different regions of North America.
True
False
All American Indian tribes ate the same food, wore similar clothing, and built similar styles of houses.
True
False
American Indian tribes only lived in regions with mild climates.
True
False
Some American Indian tribes learned to survive in very harsh environments.
True
Flase
American Indians used materials from their environment to get food, make clothing, and build shelters.
True
False
What is one natural resource use by American Indians?
plants
American Indian fishing
canoe
nets
What is one human resource used by American Indians?
plants
nets
American Indian paddling a canoe
fish
What is one capital resource used by the American Indians?
plants
canoe
American Indian fishing
fish
Where is the Arctic?
on the Pacific coast of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada
along the east coast of the United States
on the far north coast of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland
Which words best describe the Arctic climate?
cool and rainy
hot and dry
cold and icy
warm and rainy
The tundra is _______________.
a flat, treeless area with frozen soil
a large forested area
a hot area with little rainfall
a large plain with many grasses
Farming was impossible for Indians who lived in the Arctic.
True
False
The Arctic is home to many different sea and land animals.
True
False
American Indians in the Arctic were sometimes nomadic in the ___________.
winter
summer
Which of the following animals did American Indians in the Arctic use for food and clothing?
horses
seal
buffalo
fish
When did American Indians in the Arctic live in tents covered with hides?
winter
summer
How did the Inuit obtain food?
They gathered nuts and berries.
They grew crops.
They hunted and fished.
The Inuit often lived on the coast. Why did they live near the ocean?
to escape polar bears that lived inland
to fish on the ocean and hunt for sea animals
to trade by boat with tribes in other regions
What did the Inuit use to build their summer huts?
wood and bark from trees
clay from the earth
blocks of ice and snow
skin and bones from animals
Which type of shelter did the Inuit build in the winter?
What did the Inuit use to build shelters in the winter?
wood and bark from trees
clay from the earth
blocks of ice and snow
skin and bones from animals
What did the Inuit use to make clothing?
animal skin and animal fur
leaves, bark, and other plant materials
cotton that they wove into cloth
How did the Inuit people adapt to the cold Arctic environment? (Choose 3)
They built sleds to be pulled by teams of dogs.
They made art and music.
They wore warm clothing lined with fur.
They hunted Arctic animals like the whale and seal.
They learned to grow cold-weather crops.
Where is the Northwest?
on the Pacific coast of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada
along the east coast of the United States
on the far north coast of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland
Which words best describe the climate of the Northwest?
rainy and mild
hot and dry
cold and icy
tropical, hot, and rainy
Much of the Northwest is covered by _______________.
grasslands
desert
forest
tundra
The Northwest has very few sources of water.
True
False
Many different plants and animals live in the Northwest.
True
False
How did Indians in the Northwest obtain food?
They grew crops and raised livestock.
They only hunted animals for food.
They hunted, fished, and gathered wild plants.
Which animal was a constant source of food for Northwest Indians?
whale
fish
elk
bear
What is a tall log carved with animal and human figures?
dugout
potlatch
salmon
totem pole
An important fish in the Northwest Indian diet is the
dugout
potlatch
salmon
totem pole
A large feast with singing and dancing is a
dugout
potlatch
salmon
totem pole
A canoe carved from a single piece of wood is a
dugout
potlatch
salmon
totem pole
Which type of shelter did the Northwest Indians build?
What did the Northwest Indians use to make clothing?
wool
cotton
cedar bark
leaves
What did Northwest Indians use to build their homes?
skin and bones from animals
clay from the earth
blocks of ice and snow
wood and bark from trees
In which region did the Kwakiutl live?
Northwest Plateau
California & Basin
Northwest Coast
Arctic
How did the Kwakiutl people obtain food?
They herded sheep, goats, and other animals.
They were farmers who grew crops.
They hunted, fished, and gathered food from the forest.
Why were the forests so important to the Kwakiutl?
The Kwakiutl made clothing from the fur and hides of forest animals.
They used wood and cedar bark for many different things.
Berries and nuts from the forest were their main source of food.
Where did the Kwakiutl build plank house villages?
along the Pacific Coast
in the forests
high in the mountains
on the Northwest Plateau
Did they Kwakiutl stay in their plank houses year-round?
Yes
No
Why did the Kwakiutl not stay in a permanent village?
They followed the migration of bison (buffalo).
They moved seasonally in search of food.
They moved south to avoid the harsh winter.
What shelter did the Kwakiutl build on the move?
plank and mat huts
igloos
pueblos
plank houses
Where is the Southwest?
on the Pacific coast of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada
along the east coast of the United States
Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas and Mexico
on the far north coast of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland
Which words best describe the climate of the Southwest?
rainy and mild
hot and dry
cold and icy
tropical, hot and rainy
Much of the Southwest is covered by _______________.
tundra
deserts
forests
wetlands
Very little rain falls in the Southwest.
True
False
There are no animals living in the Southwest.
True
False
What was a major problem for life in the Southwest?
dry climate with little rainfall
wet climate with too much rainfall
What was a solution for the Southwest Indians not having enough rainfall to water crops?
They dug irrigation ditches to bring water from rivers to their fields.
Some Southwest Indians built pueblos using sticks, clay, and stones from the earth.
What was a solution for not having enough rainfall for trees to grow preventing the Southwest Indians from being able to build wooden houses?
They dug irrigation ditches to bring water from rivers to their fields.
Some Southwest Indians built pueblos using sticks, stones, and clay from the earth.
In which region did the Hopi people live?
Northwest Coast
Great Plains
Southwest
Arctic
How did the Hopi people obtain food?
They were fishers who also collected clams and mussels.
They were farmers who also hunted and gathered.
They were hunters who followed animal herds.
They mostly gathered wild nuts and berries.
What was the most important crop in the Hopi diet?
cotton
beans
corn
squash
Which type of shelter did the Hopi people build?
What resource did the Hopi and other Pueblo peoples use to build their homes?
wood and bark from trees
clay from the earth
blocks of ice and snow
skin and bones from animals
What did the Hopi people use to make clothing?
cedar bark
grass
leather
cotton
What are clay and straw bricks used to make pueblos?
adobe
loincloth
maize
manta
mesa
A man's skirt worn by Hopi men
adobe
loincloth
maize
manta
mesa
Another word for corn
adobe
loincloth
maize
manta
mesa
A long, loose dress worn by Hopi women
adobe
loincloth
maize
manta
mesa
A high area of land with steep sides; place where the Hopi built their villages
adobe
loincloth
maize
manta
mesa
Where are the Great Plains?
on the Pacific coast of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada
in the center of North America
along the east coast of the United States
Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas and Mexico
Which words best describe the climate of the Great Plains?
varied based on location
tropical, hot, and rainy
rainy and mild
cold and icy
The Great Plains are best described as a ______________.
tundra
desert
forest
grassland
The Great Plains has poor soil for growing crops.
True
False
Bison lived in large herds on the Great Plains.
True
False
Which animal did the Plains Indians depend on the most for food?
whale
fox
deer
bison
What was used to make moccasins, belts, pouches, and clothes?
tanned hides
bison
travois
war bonnet
What did the Plains Indians hunt for their meat and hides?
tanned hides
bison
travois
war bonnet
What was used to carry supplies from place to place?
tanned hides
bison
travois
war bonnet
What was worn by honored warriors and leaders of the Plains Indians?
tanned hides
bison
travois
war bonnet
What did the Plains Indians use to make clothing?
leather
cotton
cedar bark
wool
Which type of shelter did the Plains Indians build when they followed bison?
What materials did Plains Indians use to build earth lodges?
mud and grass from the earth
skin and bones from animals
blocks of ice and snow
wood and palm leaves
In which region did the Pawnee live?
Eastern Woodlands
Great Plains
Southwest
Arctic
How did the Pawnee people obtain food? (Choose 2)
They hunted whales and fished near the coast.
They relied on gathering berries.
They hunted bison, deer, and elk.
They herded sheep, goats, and other animals.
They were farmers who grew crops.
Why was fertile soil so important to the Pawnee Indians?
Fertile soil was needed for growing crops.
Fertile soil made the best mud for their earth lodges.
Bison herds looked for fertile soil while migrating.
What type of permanent shelter did the Pawnee Indians live in?
earth lodges
igloos
pit houses
longhouses
Did the Pawnee stay in their earth lodges year-round?
Yes
No
What type of animals did the Pawnee Indians attach a travois to? (Choose 2)
horses
dog
foxes
goats
What shelter did the Pawnee build while hunting bison?
tule mat lodge
chickee
plank houses
tepee
Where are the Eastern Woodlands?
on the Pacific coast of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada
Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas and Mexico
in the middle of North America
in the eastern United States
Which words best describe the climate of the Eastern Woodlands?
tropical, hot, and rainy
cold and icy
hot and dry
rainy and mild
The Eastern Woodlands are best described as a ______________.
dry grassland
small desert
huge forest
icy tundra
The Eastern Woodlands receives rain year-round.
True
False
The only animal in the Eastern Woodlands was the whitetail deer.
True
False
How did the Woodland Indians obtain food?
They mostly fished along the Atlantic Coast.
They followed herds of bison and hunted for meat.
They farmed as well as hunted and gathered.
Woodland Indians made most of their clothing from _______________.
leather
bark
cotton
wool
How did Woodland Indians in the Northeast adapt to the cold climate?
They planted more food to eat in the winter.
They stayed indoors for much of the winter.
They migrated south where it was warmer.
They wore warmer clothes lined with fur.
How did Woodland Indians in the Southeast adapt to the warm climate?
They migrated north where it was cooler.
They made large fans from palm fronds.
They cooked inside their homes.
They wore very little clothing.
A shelter made of a long wooden frame with bark woven into it
longhouse
wattle-and-daub
stick ball
Three Sisters
A shelter made of woven river cane and covered in clay
longhouse
wattle-and-daub
stick ball
Three Sisters
American Indian game that is similar to lacrosse
longhouse
wattle-and-daub
stick ball
Three Sisters
A nickname for corn, beans, and squash
longhouse
wattle-and-daub
stick ball
Three Sisters
Which shelter was common in the Northeast Woodlands?
Which shelter was common in the Southeast Woodlands?
In which region did the Iroquois live?
Great Plains
Southwest
Northeast
Arctic
The Iroquois’ true name, Haudenosaunee, means “______________.”
people of the bison hunt
people of the longhouse
people of the northeast
people of the coast
How did the Iroquois people obtain food? (Choose 2)
They hunted animals in the forest.
They only gathered berries.
They hunted whales and seals near the coast.
They herded sheep, goats, and other animals.
They were farmers who grew crops.
What materials did the Iroquois use to build their longhouses?
wood and bark from trees
adobe clay from the earth
animal skins and furs
snow and ice
How many nations made up the Haudenosaunee League?
six
two
four
eight
Why did the six Iroquois nations join together?
to establish a king to govern all the nations
to build larger longhouses
to invade tribes in the Southeast
to make peace and become stronger
Which statement best describes the Iroquois confederation?
Some nations made important decisions, while others did not have a voice.
One powerful chief made important decisions for all six nations.
Chiefs from all six nations worked together to make important decisions.
