American Indians in North America Quiz

Which of the following regions did American Indians settle in North America?

• Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Northeast, and Southeast

• Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, Plains, and Southeast

• Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, and Plains

• Arctic, Northwest, and Southwest

How did American Indians in the Arctic region adapt to the cold climate?

• They built longhouses and relied on fishing and farming.

• They lived in adobe houses and grew crops.

• They settled in igloos and hunted seals and whales.

• They built wigwams and hunted and fished for food.

Which region did American Indians rely on the buffalo for their survival?

• Arctic

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Plains

Why did some American Indian groups develop permanent villages?

• They wanted to be closer to their trading partners.

• They needed a stable food source.

• They preferred a nomadic lifestyle.

• They wanted to be closer to their religious sites.

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How did American Indians in the Plains region obtain food, clothing, and shelter?

• They used ice and snow to build their shelters.

• They used fishing nets to catch fish.

• They used irrigation to grow crops.

• They used buffalo for hide to make clothing and tepees.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity (differences) among American Indian groups?

• They all spoke the same language.

• They all lived in the same type of shelter.

• They all wore similar clothing.

• They had their own traditions, languages, and customs.

Why was trade important for American Indian groups?

• It allowed them to obtain (get) resources they couldn’t find in their own region.

• It helped them develop permanent villages.

• It allowed them to communicate with other tribes.

• It helped them establish political alliances.

Which of the following regions did American Indians use irrigation to grow crops?

• Arctic

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Plains

How did American Indians in the Northeast region obtain food, clothing, and shelter?

• They settled in igloos and hunted seals and whales.

• They built longhouses and relied on fishing and farming.

• They lived in adobe houses and grew crops.

• They built wigwams and hunted and fished for food.

Which of the following regions did American Indians rely on fishing and farming for food?

• Arctic

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Plains