Native American Tribes and Culture Quiz

Who were the first people to settle in North America?

• Europeans

• Native Americans

• Africans

• Asians

Where did the Cherokee settle in the United States?

• Deserts of the southwest

• Forests of the southeastern United States

• Plains of the Midwest

• Mountains of the northwest

What was the main reason the Cherokee settled in the southeastern United States?

• Climate

• Geography: rich soil, rivers, and trees

• Proximity to other tribes

• Availability of gold

Who invented a system for writing the Cherokee language?

• Pocahontas

• Sequoyah

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

In which area did the Iroquois settle?

• Deserts of Arizona

• Forests of central and northern New York and southern Canada

• Plains of Texas

• Mountains of Colorado

What did the Iroquois use rivers for?

• Building houses

• Fishing and traveling

• Mining gold

• Growing crops

What is the main difference between Iroquois and Cherokee houses?

• Material used

• Shape

• Color

• Size

What were the Iroquois houses called?

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Wigwams

• Cabins

What is a confederacy?

• A type of house

• A formal agreement between groups to work together

• A type of weapon

• A type of clothing

Which of the following was NOT one of the Five Iroquois Nations?

• Mohawk

• Oneida

• Cherokee

• Seneca