What animal skin did Native Americans use for clothing?
Deer
Who was the explorer that coined the name “Indians” for native peoples?
Christopher Columbus
What are the objects called that archeologists find?
artifacts
What were the three languages spoken in the map below?
Iroquoian, Siouan, Algonquian
True or False: Today, the tribes maintain tribal museums and hold pow-wows to teach others about their culture.
True
The native peoples clothing, shelter, and food depended on what?
The season
Where did the explorer think he was when he names native peoples Indians?
The Indies
What do archaeologists do?
Look for artifacts
Which letter shows where the Algonquian language was spoken?
C
True or False: American Indians cannot hold office or vote in today's society.
False
Indians did the following in which season?
Spring
What tribe lived in the Piedmont region?
Why are artifacts important?
They tell us how people lived in the past.
Which letter shows where the Iroquoian language was spoken?
A
True or False: Tribes have developed new customs and traditions over time.
True
How would you describe the climate in Virginia?
Mild
Which tribe lived in the Coastal Plain region?
Powhatan
What did the native peoples use the arrow head artifact for?
To hunt
Which letter shows where the Siouan language was spoken?
B
Today, how do most native peoples in Virginia live?
Like modern Americans
In which of the four seasons did Native Americans eat stored food and hunt?
Winter
Which tribe lived in south and southwest Virginia?
Cherokee
What is the capital of the Powhatan tribe that is now an archeologist site?
Werowocomoco
True or False: There are 3 main Native American language groups today.
False
How do American Indians maintain their culture today?
drumming, singing, dance, art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, pottery, and story telling.