Native American Regions

Front

Which region used uieks (dog sleds) and umiaks for transportation?

Back

Far North

Front

Describe the environment of the Northwest.

Back

dark forests, cedar trees, rivers & lakes

Front

Describe the environment of the Plains.

Back

flat & grassy, few trees, rivers & streams, no large bodies of water

Front

Describe the environment of the Southeast.

Back

mountains, swampy areas, grassy areas, Atlantic Ocean

Front

Describe a shelter of the Southeast.

Back

chickees - made of straw roofs

Front

Describe a shelter of the Northwest.

Back

plank houses made of cedar without windows

Front

Describe a shelter of the Southwest.

Back

adobe houses - made of sand

Front

Describe a shelter of the Plains.

Back

tipi - made of buffalo hide

Front

Describe a shelter of the Northeast

Back

longhouses and wigwams - made of wood

Front

Which region used harpoons for catching big sea animals?

Back

Far North