Tocobaga Tribe Knowledge Check

What was the primary source of food for the Tocobaga Indians?

• Farming corn

• Fishing and gathering shellfish

• Trading with other tribes

• Hunting deer

Why did the Tocobaga Indians build mounds in their villages?

• To protect against floods

• To mark their territory

• To build the chief's home and the tribe's temple

• To store food

What tool did the Tocobaga use for hunting?

• Bow and arrow

• Atlatl

• Spear

• Net

What is a midden as described in the passage?

• A tool used for cooking.

• A shell mound made from discarded food remains.

• As a storage area for tools

• As a meeting place

What happened to the Tocobaga Indians after the arrival of Pánfilo de Narváez?

• They moved to a different area

• They thrived and expanded their territory

• They became extinct within the next 100 years

• They became allies with the Spanish

What evidence do we have of the Tocobaga Indians' pottery skills?

• Stories passed down through generations

• Paintings found in caves

• Written records from explorers

• Archaeological digs uncovering plates and pots

What was the purpose of the Tocobaga's public area in their villages?

• To act as a meeting place

• To serve as a marketplace

• To store food supplies

• To be a playground for children

What materials did the Tocobaga use to build their houses?

• Bricks and mortar

• Stone and clay

• Wooden poles and palm thatches

• Metal and glass

What animals were abundant in the Tampa Bay area during the Tocobaga's time?

• Deer, rabbits, armadillo, and squirrels

• Elephants and rhinos

• Bears and wolves

• Lions and tigers

What was the function of the burial mounds built by the Tocobaga?

• To serve as a lookout point

• To hold water

• To bury the dead

• To store food