Content Vocabulary
Iroquois of the Northeast lived in two different structures of houses. Choose the correct answer below.
a. igloos and huts
b. teepees and wampums
c. wigwams and longhouses
d. cliff dwellings and caves
c. wigwams and longhouses
What does the word cloaked mean?
a) To run very quickly.
b) To be covered or hidden by something.
c) To speak loudly and clearly.
d) To play with a toy or game.
b) To be covered or hidden by something.
What was the main reason Native Americans migrated into regions of North America?
a. searching for land and food
b. leaving homes due to illness
c. traveling with extended families
d. searching for treasure
a. searching for land and food
The flowers of the bride are different shades of red and pink.
What is the correct plural possessive noun for the italicized words?
a. the brides' flowers
b. the brides flowers
c. the bride's flowers
d. the flowers of the bride
c. the bride's flowers
Stir (verb):
1.mix or move something around, usually in a circular motion.
2. To make something move or shake slightly.
Which definition of the word stir is used in the following sentence?
She used a spoon to stir the soup so it wouldn’t burn on the bottom.
1.mix or move something around, usually in a circular motion.
Members of the Hopi tribe created dolls to represent _____________. They were cherished by the tribe because they were believed to bring rain.
Kachinas
What is the definition of adopted mean in this sentence?
The family adopted a dog from the shelter and gave it a loving home.
a) To choose or take in something as your own.
b) To build a new home for someone.
c) To sell something that belongs to you.
d) To find something lost and keep it forever.
a) To choose or take in something as your own.
The Northeastern Woodland tribes leader, ____________, were often chosen by the women of the tribe.
What are the leaders called?
a. chief
b. sachem
c. wampum
b. sachem
The fourth and fifth graders participate in a book bowl in the spring.
What is the correct possessive pronoun for the italicized words?
a. them
b. they
c. us
d. you
b. they
Which of the following words means "able to be seen"?
a) Visible
b) Horrible
c) Comfortable
d) Understandable
a. visible
What does the word migratory mean in the sentence below?
Sentence: The birds are migratory and fly south for the winter to stay warm.
a) Staying in one place all year.
b) Moving from one place to another at different times of the year.
c) Always flying in the same direction.
d) Never flying in the sky
b) Moving from one place to another at different times of the year.
Which sentence uses "teeming" incorrectly?
a) The marketplace was teeming with fresh produce.
b) The road was teeming with traffic during rush hour.
c) The garden was teeming with calm and tranquility.
d) The zoo was teeming with excited visitors.
c. The garden was teeming with calm and tranquility.
Which group of Native Americans are known for building mounds for burials and ceremonies?
a. Iroquois
b. Mississippians
c. Pueblo
d. Inuit
b. Mississippians
Choose the comparative or superlative that best completes the sentence.
(athletic) I am the ________________________ member of my family.
a. more athletic
b. most athletic
c. athleticer
d. athleticest
most athletic
Which of the following words means "able to be eaten"?
a) Writable
b) Readable
c) Edible
d) Wearable
c) Edible
What does the word ceremonial mean in the sentence below?
Sentence: The Native American tribe performed a ceremonial dance to celebrate the harvest.
a) A fun activity for children.
b) A special event or ritual with important meaning.
c) A normal, everyday task.
d) A game that everyone plays.
b) A special event or ritual with important meaning.
Which sentence uses the word intricate correctly?
a) The intricate of the puzzle made it really fun to solve.
b) The intricate design on the bird’s feathers was very beautiful.
c) The intricate was big and shiny in the sky.
d) She was intricate after finishing her homework.
b) The intricate design on the bird’s feathers was very beautiful.
Which of the following are regions Native Americans settled in.
a. southwest
b. Asia
c. southeast
d. northeast
e. Beringia
f. arctic/subarctic
a. southwest
c. southeast
d. northeast
f. arctic/subarctic
Choose the comparative or superlative that best completes the sentence.
(interesting) Books about penguins are ________________ than books about rocks.
a. more interesting
b. most interesting
c. interestinger
d. interestingist
a. more interesting
The playground was not __________ for the children to play on because of the wet ground.
a) Safe
b) Safable
c) Safeable
a. safe
What does extended family mean in the sentence below?
Sentence: For the summer picnic, my extended family came over, and we all took the pictures together.
a) Only your parents and siblings.
b) Only people who live with you.
c) All of your relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
d) Only the people who visit your house every day
c) All of your relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Which sentence uses the word inhospitable correctly?
a) The jungle was inhospitable, with thick trees and wild animals making it hard to walk through.
b) The party was inhospitable, with lots of fun games and friendly people.
c) The beach was inhospitable, with warm sand and clear water for swimming.
d) The weather was inhospitable, with sunshine and a gentle breeze.
a) The jungle was inhospitable, with thick trees and wild animals making it hard to walk through.
The Ancestral Pueblo people built their homes high on cliffs and in rock walls.
Why did they most likely build their homes in these places?
a. to stay cool in the summer
b. to be closer to the sun
c. to protect themselves from enemies
d. to see wild animals better
c. to protect themselves from enemies
After days of _______________, he was finally well enough to return school.
a. feverish
b. feverness
c. sickish
d. sickness
d. sickness
The instructions were so __________ that I was able to follow them without any help.
a) Understandible
b) Understand
c) Understandable
d) Understood
c) Understandable