WorksheetsVA Studies Ch 2 Virginia's First Peoples
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What did Virginia's Indians use for clothing?
Tree bark
Leaves and vines
Animal skins
Cotton
What language was primarily spoken by the Cherokee in Southwestern and Southern Virginia?
Iroquoian
Siouan
Algonquian
Powhatan
Christopher Columbus called the people he found in the lands he explored "Indians" because-
he thought he was in Africa
that was their native name
all foreigners were called "Indians" at that time
he thought he was in the Indies
Which three are American Indian artifacts?
(a)
For American Indians, the kinds of food they ate, clothing they wore, and shelter they had depended on the-
ocean tides
Fall Line
seasons
phases of the moon
Virginia's American Indians are referred to as-
Forest Indians
Pueblo Indians
Tree Indians
Eastern Woodland Indians
Which of the following best describes the climate of Virginia?
Mild with four distinct seasons
Harsh with four distinct seasons
Moderate with three distinct seasons
Mild with two distinct seasons
Which number on the map above shows the location where Algonquian was spoken?
1
2
3
4
Which number on the map show where the Monacan lived?
1
2
3
4
During the winter months, many of Virginia's American Indians-
planted corn
hunted birds and animals
harvested their crops
buried artifacts
What language was spoken in blue sections?
Algonquian
Siouan
Iroquoian
What language was spoken in purple sections?
Algonquian
Siouan
Iroquoian
What language was spoken in green sections?
Algonquian
Siouan
Iroquoian
Virginia's Indian shelters were made from-
materials traded from Europe
large caves in the side of mountains
animal hides strapped together to make teepees
natural resources gathered from the land
What was Werowocomoco?
A large Indian town used by Indian leaders for hundreds of years before English settlers came
The name of the Indian tribe that welcomed Columbus when he first landed in North America
Chief of the Monacan tribe of American Indians that signed a treaty with the English settlers
A modern-day American Indian settlement in Virginia
All of the following are true about today's American Indians except-
they continue to live in all parts of the state
many practice ancient traditions and crafts while incorporating new customs over time
most live on the Eastern Shore to be near the natural resources provided by the Chesapeake Bay
they contribute to society as active citizens who vote, hold office, and work in communities
What language was primarily spoken in the Piedmont region?
Siouan
Powhatan
Algonquian
Iroquoian
In what season did Virginia Indians hunt for food to preserve and keep?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
In what season did Virginia Indians hunt, fish, and pick berries?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
In what season did Virginia Indians hunt birds and other animals and lived on stored foods from the previous season?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
In what season did Virginia Indians grow crops, such as beans, corn and squash?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
According to the illustration, what did American Indians use for clothing?
Alligator hides
Fish scales
Animal skins
Tree Bark
In what season did Virginia's American Indians harvest crops?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Which characteristics 2 best match Werowocomoco?
1. It was the headquarters for Powhatan in 1607.
2. It was located on the York River.
1. It became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
2. Artifacts give clues about interactions of the Indians, English, and Africans in early Virginia.
Which characteristics 2 best match Jamestown?
1. It was the headquarters for Powhatan in 1607.
2. It was located on the York River.
1. It became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
2. Artifacts give clues about interactions of the Indians, English, and Africans in early Virginia.
Where are current state-recognized American Indian tribe located?
Only in the Piedmont region
In regions throughout Virginia
Only in the Tidewater region
Around Werowocomoco
