WorksheetsIngenious People and Early Tribes of Tennessee
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does Tana-tsee mean?
where the forests come together
where the mountains come together
where the people come together
where the rivers come together
What does the Mississipian and Woodland cultures have in common?
They both lived far away from water sources
They were both mound builders
They were both nomadic
They both hunted prehistoric animals
What is one difference between the Paleo and Archaic cultures?
The Archaic lived in the Ice Age, but the Paleo did not
The Paleo built mounds, but the Archaic did not
The Archaic grew maize, but the Paleo did not
The Paleo hunted mastodon, but the Archaic did not
How did the Mississippians protect themselves?
The built ceremonial mounds
The lived in fortified towns
They traded a special kind of stone
The performed elaborate ceremonies
What two cultures made pottery and traded with other groups?
Archaic and Woodland
Paleo and Mississippian
Woodland and Mississippian
Paelo and Archaic
Why did the Chicksaw Indians build their villages on high ground?
to be located in the mountains
to see approaching enemies
to avoid flood waters
to make sure traders could find them
What is the difference between Cherokee and Shawnee shelters?
The Cherokee shelters had roofs made of bark and thatch, while the Shawnee shelters had roofs made of poplar bark only
The Cherokee had two types of shelters, and the Shawnee had one
The Cherokee lived in domed shelters, while the Shawnee lived in rectangular shelters
The Cherokee lived in houses with open sides, while the Shawnee lived in houses with mud sides
Determine whether each phrase describes the appearance of the Cherokee, Chicksaw, or both.
WOMEN WORE COPPER ARM BANDS
Cherokee
Chicksaw
Both
Determine whether each phrase describes the appearance of the Cherokee, Chicksaw, or both.
WORE BUFFALO ROBES
Cherokee
Chicksaw
Both
Determine whether each phrase describes the appearance of the Cherokee, Chicksaw, or both.
CLOTHING MADE OF WOVEN FIBER OR ANIMAL SKINS
Cherokee
Chicksaw
Both
Determine whether each phrase describes the appearance of the Cherokee, Chicksaw, or both.
MEN HAD SCALP LOCK
Cherokee
Chicksaw
Both
Why are Creek Indian considered a matrileinial society?
They believed in a great spirit they called "Our Grandmother"
They put women in charge of planting and harvesting crops
They called their village chief a matri
They considered children to be part of the mother's clan
Which Tennessee tribe spoke the Algonquian language?
Chicksaw
Cherokee
Shawnee
Creek
The mico, or village chief, was a leader in which Tennessee tribe?
Cherokee
Shawnee
Creek
Chicksaw
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
MAKE FOOD
Men
Women
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
MAKE WEAPONS
Men
Women
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
PLANT CROPS
Men
Women
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
HUNT
Men
Women
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
HARVEST CROPS
Men
Women
Determine whether each task was performed by men or women in Cherokee society.
FISH
Men
Women
