North Carolina Social Studies Lesson

North Carolina Native Americans

​I can Statement

• I can summarize the changing roles of women, Native Americans and tribal groups throughout the history of North Carolina.

• ​I can describe how traditions, community structure and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.

Poll

What are the three regions of NC?

• Coastal Plains

• Virginian Region

• Piedmont Region

• Mountain Region

• Pennsylvania Region

Tribes of the Mountain Region

Reading Passage

​North Carolina Mountain Natives: Tribes of the Mountain Region

Multiple Choice

Some of the Cherokee history was never recorded.  How far back does the Cherokee history possibly go?

• 400 years

• 10,000 years

• 9,600 years

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• Cherokee people were excellent farmers.

• Cherokee homes were built much different than one might think.

• Cherokee people lived near rivers.

Open Ended

Use context clues to define the word hogan.

Multiple Choice

Which statement is relevant to the roles of the Cerokee men and women?

• The women had no say in decision making within the tribe. 

• The men hunted, farmed and fought in war.

• The roles of men and women were divided evenly.

Multiple Choice

What happened after the Cherokee protested against moving from their homeland?

• They were forced on a terrible journey the Cherokee called, "The Trail of Tears."

• They signed a peace treaty with the white people.

• They were beaten and forced to leave.

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​Venn Diagram Activity