Mutliple Choice
The Indians did not believe in buying and selling land because they
lived all over the United States
saw the land as part of themselves
knew that buying and selling land caused disagreements
moved from place to place so often
saw the land as part of themselves
The Inuit admire people who are willing to share because
kindess makes their leaders happy
sharing is a sign of respect
resources are very scarce
it is part of their religion
resources are very scarce
Becuase food was easy to find, the California Indians were able to
perform ceremonies, win many wars, build longhouses, live comfortably
live comfortably
share food with each other
bring about a future of peace
imporve poor living conditions
help organize sports activities
bring about a future of peace
Which of the following Indian groups live along the Northwest Coast
Chinook
Which of the following words or phrases signals an effect?
why, because of, since, as a result
as a result
Religion is important to the Pueblo because it
teaches them how to live
helps them predict the weather
inspires them to win battles
portects them from their enemies
teaches them how to live
The united __________were the most powerful Eastern Woodland people.
Pueblo, Iroquois, Inuit, Anasazi
Iroquois
How did the Pueblo farmers adapt to the dry climate of the Southwest?
they irrigated their land
they gave up farming
they planted only one crop
they hunted insects and lizards
they irrigated their land
Basin & Plateau
The host of a ___________ gives gifts of baskets, blankets, carved boxes, clothing, and jewelry to his honored guests.
ceremony, festival, culture, potlatch
potlatch
The indian groups that existed throughout North America
wore the same clothings style
spoke one language
built differnt kinds of shelters
prayed to the same spirits
built different kinds of shelters
The Hopi believe that the kachinas bring them
healthy crops, pretty dolls, lasting peace, great wealth
healthy crops
In what way were all the Indian groups of North America alike?
they preffered warm climates, raised crops for a living, settled in small villages, deeply loved the land
deeply loved the land
Which of the following Indian groups live in the Plains region?
Cheyenne & Sioux
The Spanish word for village or town is________
pueblo, mesa, kachina, tundra
pueblo
How did the arrival of the horse change the lives of the Plains indians?
Horse travel allowed many Indian groups to trade with one another.
Wild horses made life on the plains extremely dangerous.
Traveling on horseback made following the buffalo much easier.
Horses scared away the buffalo and hunting became difficult.
Traveling on horseback made following the buffalo much easier.
Deganawida and Hiawatha persuaded the Iroquois to __________
make tools, hunt buffalo, clear land, stop fighting
stop fighting
How did the Indians of the Great Basin survive in the harsh climate?
stored food for winter, grew corn and beans, followed the buffalo, hunted elk and deer
stored food for winter
Which of the following is a California Indian?
Pomo
Prayers for rain are a big part of the Pueblo religious ceremonies because
there is always a need for water in the Southwest
the Pueblo want to please the spirits
there are no rivers or lakes in the Southewest
The Pueblo enjoy lively rain songs and dances
there is always a need for water in the Southwest
The totem pole stood in front of a family's home to _________ a family member.
warn, help, honor, welcome
honor
Horses made it possible for the Plains Indians to
plow the land for farming
move large stones for building
move their camps more easily
live comfortably
move their camps more easily
Why was the buffalo important to the survival of the Plains Indians?
for food, clothing, and shelter
for transportation
buffalo kept dangerous animals away from their camps
buffalo ate the tough weeds that made farming difficult
for food, clothing, and shelter
The Eastern Woodlands Indians who lived the farthest south were
Creek