Maps
Globes
Early American Indian Regions
Cultural Contributions
100
What is a map?
A flat (2D) drawing of a location on Earth.
100
What is a globe?
A 3D model that shows Earth accurately to scale.
100
The American Indian tribes in the Arctic region built this type of shelter.
Igloos
100
What is one way American Indians contributed to American life through their culture?
storytelling, music, art
200
Which feature can be used to determine cardinal and intermediate directions on a map?
Compass rose
200
Which Globe shows the equator, an imaginary line that splits the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Globe A
200
Early American Indian tribes in this region hunted elk, deer, and buffalo on foot.
Plains
200
Why did American Indian tribes share their culture through music?
It was a way for people to express their feelings and to connect with each other/world around them.
300
Linda is going from Atlanta to Savannah to visit the beach. What direction is Linda going?
Southeast (SE)
300
Which globe shows the prime meridian, an imaginary line that splits the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Globe B
300
Tribes in the Southwest region raised _______ as a source of food.
sheep
300
Why did American Indian storytellers share folktales?
To teach lessons and explain why things happen.
400
Which mountain range is located in the western part of the United States?
a. Rocky Mountains
b. Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
400
Is the equator a line of longitude or line of latitude?
Line of Latitude
400
Which type of resource had the largest influence on why American Indians in different regions met their needs in different ways?
natural resources
400
True or False:
American Indian groups passed down their history through storytelling and music.
True