WorksheetsPoverty Point- big review!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
If you left from Shreveport, which direction would you travel to get to Poverty Point?
North
South
East
West
How many Native American tribes were there in Louisiana?
12
7
45
2
_____________________ is another word for a boat or canoe that is used to travel the bayous and waterways of Louisiana.
influenced
pirogue
legacy
agriculture
The names of some of the places in Louisiana DID NOT come from the Native American language.
true
false
What part of the state is Poverty Point located in?
South
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Which body of water is Poverty point located by?
Gulf of Mexico
Sabine River
Mississippi River
Red River
What was unique about the artifacts that were found in Poverty Point?
They were discovered in the Mississippi River.
The Poverty Point Indians used resources that were nearby.
They were made from materials that are found in far away places.
How did the Poverty Point Indians change the land over time to meet their basic needs?
They built mounds for ceremonies and ridges for their homes.
They created a large river to trade.
They burned large fields for farming.
Which of the following statements best describes how Native Americans have contributed to Louisiana's heritage?
Louisiana’s state constitution was based on Native American laws.
Louisiana’s French speaking community was based on the language of many tribes.
Tribes made many paper maps of Louisiana’s towns, which are still used today.
Names of various waterways and cities came from words used by different tribes.
During what years was the Marksville tribe located in Louisiana?
600 BC to 200 BC
400 AD to 1100 AD
2000 BC to 600 BC
200 BC to 400 AD
Based on the table, what is the major difference between the Natchez and the Tunica tribes?
the Natchez created mounds.
men and women had different roles.
the Tunica fished and the Natchez hunted.
the Tunica moved locations following their food.
Which best describes why canoes were suitable for Louisiana's waterways?
canoes could travel long distances.
canoes could travel in shallow water.
canoes helped with trade.
canoes were made of hollowed out cypress.
Why did the Native Americans of Marksville add an atlatl to their spears?
it gave hunters extra power.
to have sharp tips to capture animals
it made the spear easier to throw.
it made the spears lightweight.
In what grid location is Poverty Point?
E1
B3
C3
D4
