WorksheetsAlgonquians of New York State Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the Land Bridge Theory?
A theory about the first Americans crossing from Asia to North America
A theory about the formation of bridges in New York
A theory about the migration of animals during the Ice Age
A theory about the development of agriculture in North America
What is the main source of food for the first Americans?
Fish and seafood
Agricultural crops
Wild berries and fruits
Hunted animals and gathered plants
What is agriculture?
Building shelters and wigwams
Trading goods with other tribes
Raising plants and animals
Hunting and gathering wild animals
What were the Three Sisters?
deer, squirrel, beavers
tomotoes, eggplant, cucumbers
potatoes, corn, peas
corn, beans and squash
Where do many Algonquians live today?
In remote forests and mountains
In modern cities like New York City
In traditional wigwams in New York
On reservations in Canada and Oklahoma
What is a reservation?
A designated area for hunting and gathering
A place for trading goods with other tribes
Land set aside for Native Americans
A sacred site for religious ceremonies
What is an archaeologist?
A scientist who studies rocks and minerals
A scientist who studies artifacts to learn about the past
A scientist who studies planets and stars
A scientist who studies how animals and plants interact with their environment
Where did the Algonquians live?
along the Mohawk River and Near the Finger Lakes
Near the Great Lakes
on Long Island and along the Hudson River
in Lake Grove near Wenonah
What type of homes did the Algonguin live in?
teepees
apartments
longhouses
wigwams
What is the main source of water for the Algonquians?
Snow and ice from the glaciers
Rainwater collected in natural reservoirs
Lakes and rivers for drinking and fishing
Underground wells and springs
