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WorksheetsHumanities 1st Quarter Assessment
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Verb Tense: The students worked hard on the project since it is due tomorrow. Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Correct
Incorrect
What happens after the sun sets? Correct or Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
Commas in a Series: There was food, and music at the party. Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Correct
Incorrect
Analogies: Smart is to intelligent as funny is to (a) .
serious
humorous
Define the term geography
The study of maps and navigation
Land and bodies of water of a place
The climate and weather patterns of a region
The cultural practices of a society
Define the term climate
The weather of a place over time.
The current temperature of a place.
A sudden change in weather patterns.
The study of weather phenomena.
Define the term resources
Materials that can be used by people
A type of animal found in the wild
A mathematical equation
A historical event
Define the term culture
A set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a group.
A type of food preparation technique.
A scientific term for a group of cells.
A method of artistic expression.
Define the term agriculture
The practice of farming and raising animals for food
A type of industrial activity focused on manufacturing goods.
The process of urban development and city planning.
A form of entertainment involving music and dance.
Define the term tradition
A custom or belief that is passed down through generations.
A modern practice adopted recently.
A scientific theory.
A random event.
What is a confederation?
A group whose members share the same goals.
A single leader with absolute power.
A type of government with multiple branches.
A system of trade between nations.
Which Native American Group lived in the area marked A?
Southwest
Northwest Pacific
Plains
Eastern Woodlands
Which Native American group lived in the area marked B?
Southwest
Plains
Great Basin
Eastern Woodlands
Which Native American group lived in the area marked C?
Plains
Great Basin
Southwest
Northwest Pacific
Which Native American group lives in the area marked D?
Plains
Eastern Woodlands
Northwest Pacific
Great Basin
What did the Plains Native Americans use for their shelter?
Wigwams
Longhouses
Hogans
Teepees
Which Native American groups lived in wigwams and longhouses?
Eastern Woodlands
Plains
Southwest
Great Basin
Which Native American group lived in adobe houses and in the sides of cliffs?
Plains
Eastern Woodlands
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Which groups were considered "nomads"?
Southwest and Eastern Woodlands
Plains and Southwest
Plains and Great Basin
Northwest Pacific and Great Basin
What was the main food source of the Plains Native Americans?
Buffalo
Fish
Duck
Corn
What did all Native Americans have in common?
They all lived in teepees
They all lived off the land
They all hunted buffalo
They didn't have anything in common
Which Native American group would have hunted for whale because they lived near the ocean?
Great Basin
Southwestern
Pacific Northwest
Plains
Which Native American group used totem poles to show their wealth and ancestry?
Great Basin
Northwest Pacific
Plains
Southwestern
Early people traveled across the ___________ to get to North America
African continent
Land bridge
Pacific Ocean
Southern Hemisphere
Match the following
Pueblo
Cedar Plank House
Long House
Which one of the tribes was NOT part of the Iroquois Confederacy?
Mohawks
Apaches
Senecas
Onodagas
Iroquois women...
Were vicious warriors
Hunted to feed their tribes
Were members of the council
Selected the chiefs of the tribe
An important accomplishment of the Iroquois Confederacy was the...
Development of a trading partnership with the Kwakiutl tribe
Selection of women as chief
Adoption of a two house system
Establishment of a political union of member nations
What was the goal of the Iroquois Confederacy?
Promote trade within the confederacy and nowhere else
End wars among members and provide defense against enemies
Limit hunting and fishing seasons
Increase crops and harvest
A Primary Source is from...
A third party person writing about an event
Someone who witnessed the event(s)
Which region's main food source was the buffalo?
Eastern Woodlands
Southwest
Northwest
Great Plains
Why did the Plains natives build a teepee?
They had a surplus of trees
They lived a very dry climate that got little rain
They were nomads who followed the buffalo herd
They lived on the coast
Which of the following is an adaptation that the Natives of the Arctic used to survive?
They used dry farming methods because of lack of rain
They used oil to coat their clothing because of all the rainfall
They wore little clothing because of the mild climate
They used whale or seal blubber for fuel
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
forest
deer and rabbits
animal skins
origin story
Which Native American culture would be known for using dry farming methods and using clay (adobe) to build their homes?
Eastern Woodlands
Southwest
Southeast
Great Plains
Eastern Woodlands Indians built their homes from logs because
it was cheaper than using brick
they were easy to move when hunting buffalo
trees were a plentiful resource in the region
they were nomads
Which of these is an example of an artifact of the Native Americans?
arrowhead
dinosaur bones
compass
pyramid
The most important resource for the Plains Indians was
buffalo
cattle
wheat
corn
Plains Indians used this type of home because they were nomads moving their settlements based on the migration of the buffalo herds
hogan
pueblo
teepee
longhouse
Native American cultures put great emphasis on
changing the environment
written documents
ownership of property
respect for nature
Language, music, art, dress, food, stories, and folktales
natural resources
culture
community
migration
Changes in a way of life that allow people to survive in a particular environment
natural resources
migration
culture
adapt
Materials that can be used by people to support living such as plants, animals, trees, and water
big game
natural resources
modify
community
To move from one place to another without a permanent settlement
big game
migrate
Ice Age
adaptation
A long period where much of the Earth's surface was covered in ice
big game
migrate
Ice Age
adaptation
Name the home of the Great Plains Region
Wigwam
Plank house
Teepee
Chickee
What is a cultural tradition?
A new video game
A practice or custom that is passed down through generations within a culture
A type of food that no one likes
A rule made by the government
What are Kachinas?
They are special Pokemon
Kachinas are like special spirits to the Pueblo People
They are strong warriors for hire
They are people who take the Pueblo people's gold
What is the definition of culture?
a group of relatives who lived in the past
the way people make rules and decisions
the way of life shared by a group of people
Historians believe that Natives traveled into North America by?
The Bering Land Bridge
Canoeing the Pacific Ocean along the coast
Sailing from Europe
Which tribe lived in this style of home?
Inuit
Mound Builders
Southwest
Plains
Which tribe lived in this style of home?
Inuit
Mound Builders
Southwest
Plains
Which tribe lived in this type of home?
Inuit
Mound Builder
Southwest
Plains
Which "Jobs" in a Native American tribe would belong to MEN? (Check all that apply)
clearing land for crops
planting crops
hunting
collecting water
Which "Jobs" would belong to a WOMAN in a Native American tribe? (check all that apply)
raising children
keeping the camp safe
preparing food
gathering water
Check all that might apply to a NOMADIC tribe.
Move often
Live in Teepees
Farmers
Live in Igloos
Why did some American Indians believe they needed to pray for permission before a hunt?
They think religion is important to their culture.
They believe animals have spirits of their own.
They believe they should pass on traditions to their children.
Why did the Iroquois form a confederacy?
to live in peace and help each other
to collect taxes
to grow the economy
to share natural resources
Why did the Powhatan form a confederacy?
to work together to protect themselves from the colonists
to fight King George
to find Pocahontas a husband
to live in peace
