Native Americans of New York - Lesson Worksheet

What is the main topic of the learning material shown in the image?

• Native Americans of New York

• Ancient Egypt

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

Why might people have migrated thousands of years ago?

• To find food and better living conditions

• To watch television

• To play video games

• To go to school

In which year did Native American groups settle in the Eastern Woodlands?

• 1200

• 1500

• 1600

• 1700

Which tribe met more often to make decisions?

• Algonquian

• Iroquois

• Both tribes

• Neither tribe

If you were to visit the Hudson River Valley in the past, which tribe would you most likely find living there?

• Iroquois

• Both tribes

• Algonquian

• Neither tribe

What were the "Three Sisters" grown by people in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Apples, oranges, and grapes

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots

Why did people in the Eastern Woodlands make wooden snowshoes?

• For summer sports

• For winter travel

• For fishing

• For building houses

Imagine you are an early Native American in the Eastern Woodlands. Where would you choose to settle and why? Use evidence from what you have learned.

• Near water sources for drinking, fishing, and recreation

• In the desert for more sand

• On top of a mountain for better views

• In a city for more buildings

Why might the Iroquois have needed to meet more often than the Algonquian?

• They had more leaders and needed to make more decisions

• They had fewer people

• They did not have any leaders

• They did not record their discussions

According to the chart, which group is responsible for "Education and childcare" in child-rearing?

• Female roles

• Other roles

• Male roles

• All roles