Native American Homes and Civilizations

What type of homes did the Anasazi build?

• Longhouses

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Cliff dwellings

What material did the Anasazi use to build their homes?

• Ice blocks

• Stone and mud

• Wood and leaves

• Animal skins

Why did the Anasazi build their homes high in the cliffs?

• To catch more wind

• To avoid floods

• To be closer to the sun

• To protect from enemies

What is a kiva?

• An underground room for ceremonies

• A type of food storage

• A weapon used by the Anasazi

• A type of clothing

Where did the Hopi people live?

• In the deserts of the Southwest

• In the forests of the Northeast

• In the plains of the Midwest

• In the mountains of the Northwest

What material did the Hopi use to build their homes?

• Stone

• Ice

• Wood

• Adobe

What is a pueblo?

• A wooden cabin

• A multi-story home made of adobe

• A stone castle

• A single-story tent

Why were Hopi homes built with thick walls?

• To keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter

• To keep animals out

• To make them look bigger

• To store more food

What was the purpose of the flat roofs on Hopi homes?

• To plant gardens

• To collect rainwater

• For storage or drying food

• To sleep under the stars

Where did the Seminole people live?

• In the Everglades of Florida

• In the deserts of Arizona

• In the forests of Canada

• In the mountains of Colorado