Quiz on Indigenous Peoples of the Southwest

Which peoples first occupied the Southwest, including present-day Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado and Utah?

• The Diné (Navajo)

• The Apache

• The Pueblo peoples

• The Iroquois

What type of dwellings did the Ancestral Pueblo people live in for protection?

• Teepees

• Cliff dwellings

• Longhouses

• Igloos

What did the Apache hold as sacred places?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Forests

What crops did the Pueblo tribes cultivate?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What are the Ancestral Pueblo known for?

• Building pyramids

• Impressive cliff dwellings and advanced agricultural techniques

• Creating large stone heads

• Developing a written language

What was the focus of the Apache economy?

• Extensive trade network

• Hunting and gathering

• Agriculture

• Fishing

What did the Pueblo tribes exchange in their trade network?

• Metal tools

• Woven goods and food

• Livestock

• Precious stones

What was a key characteristic of Diné social structure?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Strong emphasis on family and clan structures

• Focus on trade

• Military organization

How did the Apache differ in social structure compared to the Pueblo and Diné?

• More communal

• More individualistic and nomadic

• More trade-focused

• More religiously organized

What is Southern California known for in terms of craftsmanship?

• Metalwork

• Woven baskets

• Stone carvings

• Glass blowing