Native American History and Culture

The video explores the rich history and culture of the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. It covers their connection to nature, the artifacts they left behind, and their settlements. The video describes their homes, such as wigwams and longhouses, and the structure of their villages. It delves into family roles, daily life, and spiritual beliefs. The impact of European settlers on Native American life is also discussed, highlighting the loss of land and cultural changes. Despite these challenges, the importance of preserving Native American customs and culture is emphasized.

What sounds would you have heard in the forest hundreds of years ago?

• Television and radio

• Factory noises

• Voices, music, and drums of Native Americans

• Cars and airplanes

What is one theory about how the first Americans arrived in North America?

• They were always there

• They sailed from Europe

• They crossed a land bridge from Northeast Asia

• They flew in airplanes

Which type of home was built by some Woodland Native Americans?

• Igloos

• Wigwams

• Skyscrapers

• Cottages

What was a longhouse?

• A type of tree

• A small tent

• A stone castle

• A large house made from trees that could hold several families

What was the role of men in Woodland Native American societies?

• They only cooked food

• They were skilled at making tools and hunting

• They did nothing

• They only took care of children

What skills did women in Woodland Native American societies have?

• They were excellent farmers and made handcrafted baskets

• They built skyscrapers

• They were pilots

• They were blacksmiths

How did Native American children learn?

• By attending modern schools

• By watching and listening to the grown-ups around them

• By reading books

• By using computers

What did Woodland Native Americans believe about nature?

• Everything had a spirit

• Only humans had spirits

• Only animals had spirits

• Nothing had a spirit

What happened to Native American lands when European settlers arrived?

• They were preserved

• They were ignored

• They were given away through signed papers

• They were expanded

What is important for Native Americans today?

• To preserve their customs, culture, and spirituality

• To forget their past

• To move to another country

• To abandon their traditions