Topic 1 Lesson 4

What is one way the Inuit and the Aleut were different?

• The Inuit likely migrated to the Americas from Asia; the Aleut originated in South America.

• The Inuit built winter homes from snow blocks; the Aleut dug their homes into the ground.

• The Inuit were farmers who lived in permanent villages; the Aleut were nomadic hunters.

• The Inuit hunted from boats called kayaks while the Aleut hunted exclusively from land.

Which of the following groups lived the farthest south?

• Inupiat

• Ute

• Inuit

• Yakama

Why is it reasonable to conclude that the Hopi and Zuni peoples are descended from the Ancient Puebloans?

• These groups all lived in the dry Southwest region of North America, where the Ancient Puebloans lived.

• These groups all grew crops such as beans, squash, and melons, which were unique to the Ancient Puebloans.

• Like the Ancient Puebloans, these groups depended on the forest and sea for most of their food and resources.

• Like the Ancient Puebloans, these groups built large mounds to hold religious ceremonies.

What was the purpose of the Iroquois League?

• to share farming techniques among related groups

• to promote peace among rival groups

• to develop a thriving trade network

• to share scarce resources among related groups

The Mohawk would be most likely to understand the language spoken by which of the following?

• the Inuit

• the Navajo

• the Oneida

• the Zuni

Why was farming likely easier for the Creek and Cherokee than for the Seneca and Cayuga?

• The Creek and Cherokee spoke the same language and could easily share farming information.

• The Creek and Cherokee had better farming tools than the Seneca and Cayuga.

• The Creek and Cherokee had learned advanced farming techniques from the Aztec.

• The Creek and Cherokee lived in warmer climates with longer growing seasons.

Tepees were a suitable form of lodging for the people of the Great Plains because:

• They were easy to set up and take down.

• They were made of stone and were permanent.

• They were built with modern materials.

• They were only used during the winter.

The role of women in the Iroquois League was significant. Why might Europeans have been surprised by this when they first encountered the league?

• Women held leadership roles and had a voice in decision-making.

• Women were primarily responsible for domestic tasks and had no political influence.

• Women were not allowed to participate in any form of governance.

• Women were considered property and had no rights.