Exploring Native American History

What was the significance of the land bridge for the first Americans?

• It was used for trade with Asia.

• It was a sacred site.

• It allowed migration to North America.

• It was a major battle site.

What did the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands use to build their homes?

• Clay and grass

• Stone and mud

• Ice and snow

• Trees and bark

What did the Eastern Woodlands Native Americans primarily depend on for survival?

• Gifts of the forest

• Agriculture

• Fishing in the rivers

• Hunting large animals

What type of ceremonies did the Native Americans of the woodlands hold?

• To prepare for war

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor and thank spirits

• For marriage rituals

How did the Eastern Woodlands Native Americans view the natural world?

• As an obstacle to be cleared

• As a dangerous wilderness

• As a living entity with spirits

• As a resource to be exploited

What material did the Southwest Native Americans use to build their homes?

• Ice

• Wood

• Leaves

• Adobe

What was a common feature of Pueblo homes?

• They were built on water

• They were underground

• They had multiple stories

• They were mobile

What was a key survival strategy for the Southwest Native Americans in the desert?

• Hunting whales

• Ice fishing

• Building adobe homes

• Living in teepees

How did the Southwest Native Americans conserve water in their arid environment?

• Using small windows in homes

• Collecting dew

• Building dams

• Rain dances

What was a primary food source for the Pacific Northwest Native Americans?

• Buffalo

• Rabbits

• Corn

• Salmon