Northwest Coast
What foods did the Northwest Coast Native Americans eat? Name at least 3 foods.
Salmon, Seal, Shellfish, Elk, Deer, Wolves, Bear
What two materials did the California Intermountain Native American use make their clothes?
Woven grass and rabbit fur.
In which four states is the Southwest Native American Region located?
Ariona, New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and Texas
Where are the Great Plains located?
Between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
What is one important part of the Eastern Woodland Native American culture?
Dream Catchers or Masks to scare away evil spirits.
What type of homes did the Northwest Coast Native Americans build?
Plank Houses made from cedar wood.
Why is the climate of the Plateau region harsh?
It has extremely cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
What kind of bricks did the Southwest Native Americans used to build their homes?
Adobe bricks
What animal did the Great Plains Native Americans rely on to live?
The Buffalo.
What seasons did the Eastern Woodland region have?
Spring, summer, fall and winter.
What transportation did the Northwest Coast Native Americans use?
Dugout Canoes
What kind of shelter did the California Intermountain Native Americans live in?
Grass Huts
What kind of bodies of water are found in the Southeast Native American region?
Swamplands, coastal waters, and rivers.
What type of shelter were the Great Plains Native Americans able to move from place to place?
A teepee.
What are the two type of shelters that the Eastern Woodland Native Americans built?
The wigwam and the longhouse.
How did the Northwest Coast Native Americans represent their culture?
The built Totem Polls.
What kind of communities did the California intermountain Native Americans live in?
Large Communities.
Why did the Southeastern Native Americans where deer skin leggins?
To protect their legs from mosquitoes and sharp grasses.
What is the sled called that the Great Plains Native Americans used to transport their belongings?
A travois.
What natural resources can be found in the Eastern Woodland region?
Lush forests, rivers, streams, and ocean coastlines.
Where in the United States is the Northwest Coast located? What is the climate like?
Pacific Ocean Coast. Mild weather and heavy rains.
Where were the Pit Houses of the Plateau Native American region built?
Near Rivers and partially underground.
Why were Kachina Dolls made for children?
To teach them about the spirits of their ancestors and religion.
What are some things the Great plains Native Americans made from a buffalo?
Clothing, shelter, blankets.
What did the Eastern Woodland Native Americans do after they killed an animal?
They prayed for it.