Language Groups
Which Indigenous language group lived mainly in the Tidewater region?
Algonquian language group
This type of scientist studies artifacts and evidence from the past.
archaeologist
Many Indigenous communities settled near these because they provided food, water, and transportation.
rivers
Virginia's Indigenous Peoples still live in Virginia today.
true
Stories passed from generation to generation by speaking are called this.
oral traditions
Which tribe was part of the Siouan language group?
Monacan tribe
The study of human history through physical evidence is called this.
archaeology
Virginia's Indigenous Peoples adapted to this and the environment to meet their needs.
climate
This word describes how cultures continue while making changes over time.
adaptation
Who created the famous map of Virginia discussed in the unit?
John Smith
Which language group lived in Southwestern Virginia and near present-day North Carolina?
Iroquoian language group
An object made or used by people in the past is called this.
artifact
Virginia's Indigenous Peoples are often called Eastern Woodland Indians because of these.
forests/woodlands
Learning from present-day Indigenous communities helps us understand this.
past
Historical evidence includes maps, stories, artifacts, and these communities that exist today.
present-day Indigenous communities
What are the three major Indigenous language groups in Virginia?
Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian
Werowocomoco is an important place where archaeologists recovered artifacts.
archaeological site
Name one way rivers helped Indigenous communities.
fishing, farming, transportation, or water supply
How many tribes does Virginia officially recognize today?
11 tribes
Virginia's first known capital of the Powhatan people was this place.
Werowocomoco
The Powhatan people belonged to this language group.
Algonquian
What can artifacts tell us about Indigenous Peoples?
daily life, food, shelter, tools, and culture
Indigenous Peoples changed their activities during these four parts of the year.
the seasons
Recognition is the official acknowledgment of this.
Indigenous tribe or community
What is the compelling question for this unit?
What can we learn about Virginia's Indigenous Peoples from the clues they left behind?