Homes
Which region's tribes built "Wickiups" for houses
West
Which region was known for having the best farming
Southeast
What tribes lived in small winter villages, but then became nomadic during the summer
Inuit, Aleut
Which tribes lived in the cold, frozen Tundra
Inuit, Aleut
How did living in cold weather affect the Inuit and Aleut’s homes and food?
The Inuit often made igloos from blocks of snow in winter and tents made of animal skins in summer.
Because farming wasn’t possible in the Arctic, they hunted and fished instead.
Which region's tribes built Igloos
North
Which region's tribes hunted Bison for most of their food
The Great Plains
What tribes were known to be skilled horse riders
Comanche, Lakota, Cheyenne, Apache
What tribes lived in diverse climates with mountains, canyons and deserts
Ute, Shoshone, Nez Perce, Yakama
Describe one way tribes in the Northwest used natural resources.
Using wood to built plank houses and kayaks. Using the coastline and rivers to fish (salmon) for food.
What kind of homes did the Great Plains tribes build that were easy to move?
Tepee (Tipi)
Which region’s people used the ocean and rivers for fishing, especially salmon?
Northwest (Pacific)
Which tribes were known for building Totem Poles
Tlingit, Haida, Chinook
What are some tribes that lived around the Appalachian Mountains and Great Lakes
Iroquois, Algonquins, Ojibwe
What kind of land did the Southeast tribes live on, and what did they grow?
The Southeast tribes lived on fertile, humid land with rivers, forests, and rich soil—great for farming. They grew the “Three Sisters” crops: corn, beans, and squash, along with sunflowers, tobacco, and pumpkins.
Which tribes lived in the desert and built homes from mud or clay?
Hopi, Acoma, Zuni, Apache, Navajo
Which tribes grew corn, beans, and squash (Three Sisters)?
Iroquois, Algonquins
What tribe built a confederation of 5 different tribes
The Iroquois League
Which tribes lived on flat grassy plains?
Cheyenne, Apache, Comanche, Lakota
Explain one difference between tribes of the Plains and tribes of the Northeast.
Plains tribes followed buffalo herds and lived in teepees that could be moved easily.
Northeast tribes lived in permanent villages and farmed crops like corn, beans, and squash.
Which region’s tribes built longhouses?
Northeast (Forest)
What helped the Southwest tribes grow crops in the desert?
Irrigation, it brought water from the rivers to their fields
Which tribe defeated the United States army at the battle of Little Big Horn
The Lakota, with Arapaho and Cheyenne allies
What tribes lived in the fertile lands of the Southeast
Cherokee, Creek, Seminole
Describe how Native American tribes ADAPTED to their surroundings. Give at least two specific examples
Inuit (North): Built igloos from snow and used animal skins to stay warm in freezing weather.
Plains tribes: Followed buffalo herds and lived in teepees that were easy to move.
Southwest tribes (Hopi): Built adobe houses from clay and mud to stay cool in the desert heat.
Northwest Coast tribes: Used the abundant forests and rivers to build wooden homes and kayaks and to fish for salmon.
Southeast tribes: Lived on fertile land and grew corn, beans, and squash for food.