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

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