Native American Regions
Which Native American region is known for its freezing temperatures, snow, and ice?
Arctic
What type of shelter did some Arctic communities build using blocks of snow?
Igloo
What is culture?
The shared ways of life of a group of people
I'm freezing cold! People here traditionally hunted seals, fished, and wore warm animal-fur clothing. What region am I?
Arctic
What are the three types of soil we studied?
Sand, silt, and clay
Which region has hot, dry deserts and very little rainfall?
Southwest
Why did Native Americans in the Arctic wear clothing made from animal fur?
To stay warm
What type of fish was especially important to many Native American nations in the Northwest?
Salmon
I have tall forests and lots of salmon. Some Native American nations here built large wooden plank houses. What region am I?
Northwest
Which region do you live in?
Southeast
Which region is known for its forests, rivers, and Pacific Ocean coastline?
Northwest
What type of home was used by some Native American nations in the Southwest?
Pueblo, clay or adobe home
What three crops were commonly grown by many Native American communities?
Corn, beans, and squash
I'm hot and dry! Some Native American nations here built adobe homes and grew corn. What region am I?
Southwest
What is the preserved remains or traces of a living thing from long ago
Fossil
Which region has forests, lakes, and four seasons?
Northeast
What type of large wooden home was used by some Native American nations in the Northeast?
Longhouse
What are two ways Native American communities got food besides farming?
Hunting, fishing, or gathering (any two)
I have forests, lakes, and cold winters. Some Native American nations here lived in longhouses. What region am I?
Northeast
What imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Which region includes Georgia and is known for warm weather, forests, and rivers?
Southeast
Why did Native American groups in different regions build different types of homes?
They used natural resources available in their environments.
Why did Native American groups eat different foods depending on where they lived?
Different regions had different climates, plants, animals, and natural resources.
I have warm weather, forests, and rivers. Native American nations such as the Cherokee and Muscogee (Creek) lived here. What region am I?
Southeast
What are the three types of rocks?
Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.