Fun Facts
Christopher Columbus called the native peoples "Indians" because...
He thought he arrived in the Indies
The climate of Virginia is relatively __________.
Mild
In the winter, the Native Americans ___________ for food.
Hunted birds and animals
This language was primarily spoken in the Coastal Plain region of Virginia.
Algonquian
In which region(s) would you primarily hear the Iroquoian language?
Southwest VA and a small part of the Coastal Plain
American Indians
What does it mean if Virginia's climate is "mild"?
It does not get too hot or too cold
In the summer, American Indians ___________ for food.
Grew crops
What is the way to remember what tribe spoke which language?
Indian Children Shoot Many Arrows Perfectly
Which region did the Monacan tribe live in?
Piedmont
Which of the following is not an artifact found in Virginia?
A. Pottery
B. Arrowheads
C. Vegetables
D. Tools
C. Vegetables
American Indians in Virginia are known as ________________ Indians.
Eastern Woodland Indians
In the spring, the American Indians ____________ for food.
Hunted, fished, and picked berries
Which language did the Monacan tribe speak?
Siouan
Where did the Powhatan tribe live?
Coastal Plain region
Why was Werewocomoco important?
It was a headquarters for the American Indian tribes in the area.
How did the American Indians relate to their environment and the climate?
The shelters, food, and skills they performed depended on the seasons.
In the fall, American Indians ______________ for food.
Harvested crops
How many language groups were in Virginia?
3
What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
What covers most of Virginia's lands?
A. Forests
B. Rivers
C. Flat lands
D. Mountains
A. Forests
Why do Virginians enjoy a large variety of vegetation?
The climate is mild, so it never gets too hot or too cold
The kinds of food eaten by American Indians, the clothes they wore, and their shelters depended on the _______________.
Seasons
Which answer choice correctly matches the tribe with the language?
A. Siouan - Monacan
B. Iroquoian - Monacan
C. Algonquian - Cherokee
A. Siouan & Monacan
How do we know that American Indians lived all over the state?
A. Artifacts
B. Their homes
C. Books
D. Europeans already knew
A. Artifacts