Native American Culture Regions
Tepees
What were Mississippian mounds made out of?
Dirt.
True or False - Enslaved Africans were chained together to prevent escapes and mutinies.
True
What is migration?
The movement from one part of something to another.
What type of home is similar to a wigwam but is larger and rectangular?
A longhouse
What are artifacts and what are they used for?
They are objects people make, such as tools, pottery, or jewelry. Scientists study artifacts to learn about a group's crops, what they hunted, their clothing, tools, and how they built their homes.
True or False - Pilgrims settled in Virginia in 1620 and were also called Puritans.
False - Pilgrims, who were English Protestants separate from Puritans, settled in what is now Massachusetts in 1620.
Where is an import shipped?
It is a good that is shipped into the country.
What was a potlatch?
A potlatch was a ceremony in which a high-ranking family had a feast and gave gifts to their guests. They also told stories to younger generations during this time.
Where are most of the Mississippian mounds located?
The largest town was Cahokia in present-day Illinois.
In 1763, England controlled almost all territory east of what river?
The Mississippi River.
Both the United States and Canada have what kind of economy?
A mixed economy.
Name two key features (resources, habitat, etc.) of the Southwest?
Dry environment; hunting, gathering; farmed corn, beans, squash; irrigated fields; built with adobe.
What are some design characteristics of Puebloan homes?
They were made of stone and often carried great distance. They could be up to four stories. Some were built into cliffs and had many rooms.
In 1763, this country lost most of their territories except Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
Name something unique to the United States government that Canada does not have.
Republic; presidential democracy; separation of powers among legislative, judicial, and executive branch.
What advantage did a tepee have over a wigwam or longhouse?
A tepee was portable. People could pack up a tepee and take it with them. A wigwam or a longhouse could not be moved easily.
What rights/powers did Iroquois women have?
They could choose hoyaneh, or clan leaders. They could also remove him from their position if they did not do a good job. Iroquois women also owned all the household property.
By 1763, what two countries controlled most of North America?
Spain and England.
Name something unique to Canadian government structure that the United States does not have.
Parliamentary democracy; constitutional monarchy.