Cherokee History Quiz

Where did the Cherokee traditionally live?

• The northeastern United States

• The southeastern United States

• The southwestern United States

• The northwestern United States

Which present-day state was NOT part of the Cherokee's traditional territory?

• Georgia

• Texas

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

What major event caused many Cherokee to move to Oklahoma?

• The Civil War

• The Trail of Tears

• The Revolutionary War

• The Louisiana Purchase

What kind of terrain did the Cherokee's ancestral land include?

• Deserts and plains

• Lush forests, rivers, and rolling hills

• Snowy mountains and glaciers

• Rocky cliffs and canyons

What type of houses did the Cherokee traditionally live in?

• Teepees

• Log cabins

• Wattle-and-daub houses

• Adobe houses

What material was NOT used to build Cherokee homes?

• Mud

• Woven branches

• Wooden frames

• Bricks

What was the purpose of the central council house in Cherokee villages?

• To store crops

• To hold meetings and ceremonies

• To house the chief

• To host trade gatherings

Why were Cherokee houses well-suited to their environment?

• They were tall to avoid floods.

• They were built to stay cool in a warm, humid climate.

What principle guided the Cherokee in maintaining balance and harmony?

• Duyuktv

• Trail of Tears

• Three Sisters

• Council of Unity

What activity helped preserve Cherokee history and teach moral lessons?

• Singing songs

• Storytelling

• Pottery-making

• Farming