The First People of Virginia 4th

Who were the first people to live in what we now call Virginia?

• European explorers

• American Indians

• African settlers

• Asian traders

What are the "Three Sisters" crops cultivated by the American Indians in Virginia?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

Why did Christopher Columbus call the Indigenous people he encountered "Indians"?

• He thought they were from India

• He thought he had reached the Indies

• He thought it was a common name

• He was told by other explorers

Which of the following is an artifact that helps us learn about the American Indians in Virginia?

• Paintings

• Arrowheads

• Statues

• Books

How did the American Indians in Virginia view land ownership?

• As a personal property

• As a shared resource

• As a commodity to be sold

• As a temporary possession

Explain why the American Indians' connection to the land was both spiritual and practical.

• They used the land for farming and believed it was a gift from their ancestors.

• They built large cities and worshipped the land as a deity.

• They mined the land for resources and sold them for profit.

• They ignored the land's resources and focused on trade.

What can pottery artifacts tell us about the American Indians in Virginia?

• Their hunting techniques

• Their cooking methods and artistic expressions

• Their clothing styles

• Their language

Describe how the American Indians in Virginia lived in harmony with nature.

• They built large factories to process natural resources.

• They took only what they needed and gave thanks for what they received.

• They cleared large areas of land for urban development.

• They imported resources from other regions.