Geography of NYS & Native American Study Guide

What kind of maps might be used to show New York State's diverse geography?

• Only road maps

• Maps showing only cities

• Various maps representing different features like mountains, rivers, and lakes

• Maps showing only the weather

Which of these features is an example of New York State's geography?

• Rocky Mountains

• Hudson River

• Grand Canyon

• The Taj Mahal

Which Native American group lived in New York State?

• The Mayans

• The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)

• The Aztecs

• The Incas

How did Native American groups like the Haudenosaunee interact with the environment?

• They ignored the environment.

• They only used the environment for hunting.

• They interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

• They destroyed the environment.

What did the Native American groups primarily use forests for in New York State?

• To build skyscrapers

• To create artwork

• To hunt animals and make shelters

• To grow crops only

Compare how the Haudenosaunee and Munsee made decisions in their communities.

• The Haudenosaunee used a clan structure, while the Munsee used a council.

• The Haudenosaunee used a clan structure, while the Munsee used oral traditions.

• The Haudenosaunee used a council, while the Munsee used a wampum belt.

• The Haudenosaunee used oral traditions, while the Munsee used a clan structure.

Explain how the Haudenosaunee chose leaders and made decisions.

• Leaders were chosen by the men and decisions were made by voting.

• Leaders were chosen by the women and decisions were made by consensus.

• Leaders were chosen by the elders and decisions were made by majority rule.

• Leaders were chosen by the community and decisions were made by lottery.

Explain how the Munsee chose leaders and made decisions.

• Leaders were chosen by the women and decisions were made by consensus.

• Leaders were chosen by the community and decisions were made by voting.

• Leaders were chosen by the sachems and decisions were made for everyone.

• Leaders were chosen by the elders and decisions were made by majority rule.

What would you use this map to find in New York?

• Plant Growth

• Directions

• Average Temperature

• Types of Physical Features

What is one way the landforms in Map 1 could affect Native American life?

• They determine the climate.

• They affect food and crops.

• They show political boundaries.

• They indicate population density.