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Southwest Native American Vocab

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name

Class

Date

Match the following

desert

plateau

hogan

metate

Match the words to the picture

atatl

kiva

kachina doll

pueblos

define the desert

A desert is a region characterized by high humidity and frequent storms.

A desert is a cold, icy landscape with permanent snow cover.

A desert is a lush area with abundant rainfall and vegetation.

A desert is a dry, barren area with very little precipitation and vegetation.

What is the definition of a plateau?

A plateau is a valley

A plateau is a type of jungle

A plateau is a body of water surrounded by land.

A plateau is an elevated mountain with a flat top.

What is a drought?

A drought is a type of plant disease.

A drought is a sudden increase in rainfall.

A drought is a seasonal change in temperature.

A drought is a long period of no rainfall.

What is a Hogan home?

A Hogan home is a style of European cottage.

A Hogan home is a traditional Japanese house.

A Hogan home is a type of modern apartment.

A Hogan home is a traditional Native American home made of wood and mud.

What is Adobe?

Adobe is a video game.

Adobe is a brick made of mud Native Americans used

Adobe is a waste of time.

Adobe is not something to make your house with

What is a Metate?

A metate is a type of ancient pottery.

A metate is a musical instrument from Mesoamerica.

A metate is a ceremonial dance performed by indigenous people.

A metate is a grinding stone used by native Americans.

What are Pueblos?

Pueblos are large stone structures used for defense.

Pueblos are a type of ancient pottery.

Pueblos are a style of Native American clothing.

Pueblos are traditional Native American homes, primarily found in the Southwestern U.S.

10.

What does a Native American use a kiva for?

To conduct trade with other tribes.

A Native American uses a kiva for ceremonial and religious purposes.

As a place for social gatherings.

For storing food supplies.

11.

What is a Kachina doll?

A Kachina doll is a modern toy made for children.

A Kachina doll is a representation of Hopi spirits, used in ceremonies and education.

A Kachina doll is a musical instrument used in Hopi festivals.

A Kachina doll is a type of traditional clothing worn by the Hopi.

12.

A region that is hot and dry is a (a) .

13.

A (a) is a doll a Native American from the Southwest may have used.

14.

After a long dry (a) , a long rain finally came.

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Southwest Native American Vocab

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

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