WorksheetsAmerican Indian Regions and Contributions Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 19mins
Use the map to answer the question. Based on the map, the Southeast Indians lived in which region?
Region 5
Region 4
Region 1
Region 2
Based on the map, the Northwest Indians lived in which region?
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Based on the map, the Northeast Indians lived in which region?
Region 5
Region 4
Region 1
Region 2
Based on the map, the Southwest Indians lived in which region?
Region 5
Region 4
Region 6
Region 2
Based on the map, the Arctic Indians lived in which region?
Region 5
Region 4
Region 1
Region 2
Based on the map, the Plains Indians lived in which region?
Region 5
Region 4
Region 1
Region 2
Why did the Northeast Indians settle in the region they did?
The icy area had snow and ice to make igloos.
The grassy area had open land space to make teepees for shelter.
The desert region had resources to make pottery and clay houses.
The wooded area had plenty of resources for food, shelter, and clothing.
Use the map to answer the question. Why would Arctic Indians have had trouble trading with the Southwest Indians?
Arctic Indians lived in region 5 and Southwest Indians lived in region 6.
Arctic Indians lived in region 5 and Southwest Indians lived in region 2.
Arctic Indians lived in region 3 and Southwest Indians lived in region 1.
Arctic Indians lived in region 3 and Southwest Indians lived in region 4.
Use the map to answer the question. 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?
The Southeast Indians traveled from region 4 to region 1.
The Southeast Indians traveled from region 2 to region 1.
The Southeast Indians traveled from region 4 to region 2.
The Southeast Indians traveled from region 2 to region 4.
How were the Northwest Indians different from the Southwest Indians?
The Northwest Indians built permanent shelters while the Southwest Indians moved from area to area.
The Northwest Indians lived in heavily wooded areas while the Southwest Indians lived on flat land.
The Northwest Indians lived in plank houses that were built from bark and wood while the Southwest Indians lived in clay houses.
The Northwest Indians built shelters out of branches, leaves, and grass while the Southwest Indians built shelter out of buffalo skin.
How were the Arctic Indians different from and Southeast Indians?
The Arctic Indians hunted herds of buffalo while the Southeast Indians hunted marine animals.
The Arctic Indians hunted and gathered berries and wild plants while the Southwest Indians fished.
The Arctic Indians farmed the land by planting corn, squash, and beans while the Southeast Indians ate caribou, seals, and fish.
The Arctic Indians hunted marine mammals and fished the local waters for food sources while the Southeast Indians grew corn, beans, and squash.
How are the Artic and Plain Indians similar?
The Arctic and Plain Indians lived in cold climates.
The Arctic and Plain Indians fished and farm to survive.
The Arctic and Plain Indians hunted for food, shelter, and clothing.
The Arctic and Plain Indians used bark and leaves for their tools and home.
In which region are people most likely to eat seals from the ocean?
Arctic
Plains
Northwest
Southeast
Which region is best known for eating salmon from rivers?
Plains
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
In which region did people use the buffalo for food, shelter, and weapons?
Plains
Arctic
Southeast
Northeast
Which region had houses called pueblos?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
Use the chart to answer the question. American Indians of the __1__ region. American Indians of the __2__ region. They lived in permanent, open-air houses made of wood and grass. They also grew melons, corn, and beans. They lived in permanent houses made of clay and other natural resources. They also grew melons, corn, and beans. Which of the following would BEST complete the titles to this chart?
1=Southeast and 2=Southwest
1=Southwest and 2=Southeast
1=Northeast and 2=Southeast
1=Northeast and 2=Southwest
Which of these images is the BEST example of the housing of Plains Indians?
Which of these images is the BEST example of the housing of Arctic Indians?
Which of these images is the BEST example of housing of Southwest Indians?
Use the biography to answer the question. Based on the information above, how do American Indians still contribute to American life today?
American Indians farm and raise cattle.
American Indians write for television shows.
American Indians work in the construction field.
American Indians write about Native Americans today.
Which of the following BEST describes the goal of folklore in American Indian culture?
To sell more products
To build more housing
To tell stories from the past
To make life easier for teachers
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Native American singer. Buffy also writes her own songs. Buffy has won awards for her songs. Based on the information above, how do American Indians still contribute to American society today?
American Indians act in movies.
American Indians write and sing songs.
American Indians act in television shows.
American Indians write and illustrate books.
