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Today, Virginia Indians
Vocabulary
100

What are the three language groups?

Algonquian

Siouan

Iroquoian

100

In the winter, what did the natives do to survive?

Hunted birds and animals

Used animal skins to make clothing

They ate stored food that was harvested in the fall

100

Describe Virginia's climate.

mild

four distinct seasons

variety of vegetation

100

How do Virginia Indians contribute to our society today?

They contribute by voting, holding office, and working in their communities. 

100

Describe the town of Werowocomoco.

Werowocomoco was a large Indian town located on the York River.

used by Indian leaders for several hundred of years before English settlers arrived.

Was headquarters of leader Powhatan in 1607.

200

What language was spoken in the tidewater region. The Powhatan were part of this group.

Algonquian

200

In the spring what did the native do to survive?

They hunted, fished, and picked berries.

200

What covered most of Virginia?

Forest with a variety of trees

200

How do American Indians continue their traditions?

They continue their traditions by singing, dancing, art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, pottery, and storytelling.

200

Describe Jamestown.

Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement.

Site was discovered by archaeologist.

Artifacts gave clues about the relationship between the English, Indians, and Africans. 

300

What language was spoken in Southwestern Virginia and in Southern Virginia new what is North Carolina today.  The Cherokee were a part of this group.

Iroquoian

300

In the summer, what did the natives do to survive?

They grew crops, such as beans, corn and squash.

300

Virginian American Indians are also called ________.

Eastern Woodland Indians

300

What are some artifacts that represent Virginia Indians?

arrowheads, pottery, and animal bones.

300

What is a powwow?

A powwow is a way of teaching American Indians and people about the American Indian culture, past and present.
400
What language was spoken in the Piedmont region. The Monacan were part of this group.

Siouan

400

In the fall, what did the native do to survive?

They harvested crops and hunted for foods to preserve and keep for the winter.

500

Why did Christopher Columbus called the people he found in the land her explored "Indians." 

because he thought he was in the Indies.

500

What were the three sisters?

beans, corn, and squash