Nez Perce
Native American History
European Exploration
Vocabulary
100

What was the climate like for the New Perce Tribes? 

Hot and dry summers with wet and cold winters. 

100

What was the location of the Inuit Tribe? 

Arctic Areas - Specifically Eastern Canada. 

100

What was the main reasons that the Europeans explored? 

To find the Northwest Passage. 

100

What does the word Sponsor mean? 

To pay someone for a certain purpose. 

200

Where was the location of the New Perce tribe? 

Here! (Oregon, Idaho and Washington) 

200

What was the location of the Pawnee tribe? 

Middle of the United States or the Great Plains region. 

200

Name the country that sponsored Christopher Columbus. 

Spain! 

200

What does the word treason mean?

Going against ones government to help another's government. To disobey a government order. 

300

What was the clothing made out of for the Nez Perce Tribe? 

Animal skin. 

300

What was the location of the Hopi Tribe? 

Southwestern United States or the desert region. 

300

Where did Christopher Columbus think he landed? 

The Indies! 

300

What is Social Studies? Name 4 of the 5 areas of learning? 

History, Economics, Geography, Culture (language, clothing, interests, food, music, etc.) and Government. 

400

What did the Nez Perce tribe eat? 

Bear, deer, elk, gathered nuts, seeds, roots and berries. (Must get at least 3 correct from the list) 

400

What was the location of the Seminole Tribe? 

East coast of the United States, specifically Floria. 

400

Name 4 of the 6 other reasons why European Explorers wanted to explore. (Specific items) 

Riches, gold, spices, increase power, land and to spread religious beliefs.

400

What does the word plateau mean? 

An area of high flat land. 

500

Name the types of housing for the Nez Perce tribe. 

Long houses and Teepees that were changed into Pit Houses during the winter. 

500

What is one thing that all Native American tribes had in common? 

They needed RESOURCES. (I will accept other answers as long as they are correct.)

500

Which two people sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage? 

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella 

500

What does the word Indigenous mean? 

Someone that originated or began in a certain place.  (not migrating)