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Vocabulary
Vocabulary 2
Name That Region
Miscellaneous 1
Miscellaneous 2
100
The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time are called _____________. A) Culture B) Drought C) Climate D) Prairie
C) Climate
100
______________________ naturally exist in nature without the actions of humans (air, water, trees, animals). A) Human Resources B) Culture C) Trade D) Natural Resources
D) Natural Resources
100
The _______________ region is now known as Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. You may find swamps and marshes in this area. The Native Americans in this region often built chickees as their type of shelter.
Southeastern
100
The Northwest Indians lived near the forest. Which type of shelter did they build? A) Teepees B) Pueblos C) Plankhouses D) Igloos
C) Plankhouses
100
The American Indians who lived in the Plains region of the United States moved from place to place in search of buffalo. Which type of shelter suited their nomadic lifestyle best? A) Plankhouses B) Teepees C) Igloos D) Chickees
B) Teepees
200
A group of people including many families, clans, or generations is called a __________________. A) Shelter B) Tribe C) Mesa D) Native
B) Tribe
200
A ______________ is someone who was born in a specific place. A) Native B) Natural Resources C) Tribe D) Region
A) Native
200
The _________ region is mostly flat land which lies between the Rocky Mountains in the west and the Mississippi River in the east. The land has mostly grasslands with very few trees.
Plains
200
The Arctic Indians lived in a region with freezing temperatures. Which statement best shows how this physical feature affected their culture? A) They built igloos out of blocks of ice. B) They used buffalo hide to make clothes. C) They farmed corn, beans, and squash. D) All of the above.
A) They built igloos out of blocks of ice.
200
Which statement shows evidence that the American Indians used their environment to meet their needs? A) The Arctic Indians traveled far to find wood to build their shelters. B) The Southeast Indians used polar bear fur to make their clothing. C) The Plains Indians hunted seals and sea otters for food. D) The Southwest Indians used the sand and clay in the desert to build their shelters.
D) The Southwest Indians used the sand and clay in the desert to build their shelters.
300
_____________ is the way of life of a group of people, including their behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols. A) Culture B) Native C) Natural Resources D) Trade
A) Culture
300
A ______________ is an area with mostly grassland with very few trees. A) Desert B) Arctic C) Prairie D) Tundra
C) Prairie
300
The _________ region had much rainfall, which contributed to the abundance of trees found in the thick forests. The Native Americans living here used the trees to make totem poles and plank houses.
Northwest
300
The Northeast hunted fish, deer, and water birds. They gathered nuts and berries and grew corn, squash, and beans. Which statement best describes their food choices? A) They lived in an area with very few animals. B) They lived on fertile land near waterways. C) The climate in this region was cool and dry. D) Both A and C.
B) They lived on fertile land near waterways.
300
Which statement about the Indian tribes that lived in the Southwest region is false? A) They were nomadic. B) They were farmers. C) They lived in pueblos. D) They lived in the desert.
A) They were nomadic.
400
Buying and selling goods and services is known as ________________. A) Nomadic B) Culture C) Natural Resources D) Trade
D) Trade
400
A _________ is an isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides. A) Nomadic B) Mesa C) Trade D) Native
B) Mesa
400
The ___________ region is a hot, dry desert area with mesas, or plateaus found throughout the region. The Hopi tribe that lived here made homes called adobe houses.
Southwest
400
Pick any region and describe the climate, food, and shelter in detail.
Answers Vary
400
An Indian tribe lives in a region that does not have a lot of animals. What could they do in order to meet their needs? A) Be nomadic. B) Grow their own food. C) Gather food from plants. D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.
500
A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger is known as ________________. A) Tribe B) Shelter C) Drought D) Climate
B) Shelter
500
A ___________ is when there is not enough rain and the land dries up, so the crops cannot grow. A) Mesa B) Prairie C) Drought D) Environment
C) Drought
500
The _____ region is located near the Appalachian Mountains. American Indians in this region built longhouses, hunted, farmed, and used the rivers available for natural resources.
Northeastern
500
Identify all 6 regions on a map.
See map for answers
500
Compare and Contrast any two regions.
Answers may vary.