Northwest

Where did the American Indians of the Northwest settle?

• Along the Great Plains

• Along the Pacific Ocean

• In the deserts of the Southwest

• In the mountains of the East

Which of the following states are part of the Northwest region?

• Florida and Texas

• Washington and Oregon

• California and Nevada

• New York and Pennsylvania

What is the climate like in the Northwest region?

• It is hot and dry all year.

• It is cold with no seasons.

• It has four seasons, and it rains a lot.

• It is always warm and sunny.

What was the main resource used to build canoes and houses in the Northwest?

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

• Cedar trees

• Maple trees

What type of food did the American Indians of the Northwest eat a lot of?

• Apples and potatoes

• Fish, especially salmon

• Wheat and rice

• Corn and beans

Which of these animals was hunted for food in the Northwest?

• Lions and tigers

• Bears and wolves

• Seals and sea otters

• Giraffes and elephants

What was used to make clothing in the Northwest region?

• Cotton and wool

• Skins, furs, and cedar bark

• Silk and leather

• Plastic and rubber

Why did people in the Northwest need clothing that could keep out water?

• Because it was always sunny and hot.

• Because it rained a lot in the region.

• Because they lived in a desert.

• Because they wanted to look fancy.

What type of houses did the American Indians of the Northwest build?

• Igloos

• Plank houses

• Teepees

• Mud huts

How many families could live in one plank house?

• One family

• A few families

• Dozens of families

• No families, just animals