Social Studies Quiz Chapter 1 Lesson 2

What does "conquest" mean?

• A type of ceremony

• Victories by invading armies

• Gathering crops

• Building tall structures

When Native Americans gather crops like wheat and corn for use, what are they doing?

• Farming

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Trading

What is a "mesa"?

• A type of Native American ceremony

• A flat-topped hill with steep sides

• A type of food

• A special kind of clothing

Which Native American group from southeastern Alaska originated totem poles?

• Makah

• Hopi

• Tlingit and Tsimshian

• Apache

How tall are most totem poles?

• 1-10 feet

• 10-50 feet

• 50-100 feet

• Over 100 feet

What is the "crest" of a totem pole?

• The top of the totem pole

• The bottom of the totem pole

• A type of Native American dance

• The food placed on the totem pole

Which group of Native Americans has inhabited the American Southwest for more than a thousand years?

• Apache

• Tlingit

• Pueblo people

• Navajo

What does "Pueblo" mean in Spanish, and what does it refer to?

• Food; Native American cuisine

• House; Native American homes

• Dance; Native American rituals

• War; Native American conflicts

What are "kivas" used for?

• Cooking

• Rituals and ceremonies

• Sleeping

• Storage

Which Native American group is believed to be the oldest of the desert peoples?

• Makah

• Apache

• Hopi

• Tlingit