Exploring Native American Cultures: Great Plains and Northeast

What type of homes did many Great Plains tribes traditionally live in?

• Longhouses

• Tipis

• Igloos

• Adobe houses

Which food was a staple for many Northeastern tribes?

• Buffalo

• Salmon

• Corn (maize)

• Seal

The Great Plains region is best described as:

• Mountainous and forested

• Flat and grassy

• Desert with sand dunes

• Coastal with many rivers

Which of the following is a tribe from the Great Plains region?

• Iroquois

• Sioux

• Hopi

• Tlingit

Which of these is a common cultural practice among Northeastern tribes?

• Potlatch ceremonies

• Building totem poles

• Forming confederacies

• Whale hunting

Which natural resource was most important for building homes in the Great Plains?

• Wood from forests

• Animal hides and wooden poles

• Stones and clay

• Palm leaves

Which natural resource was most important for building homes in the Great Plains?

• Wood from forests

• Animal hides and wooden poles

• Stones and clay

• Palm leaves

Why did Northeastern tribes often build longhouses?

• To move easily with the buffalo herds

• To house large extended families in forested areas

• To survive in cold, icy climates

• To store large amounts of grain

How did the geography of the Great Plains influence the diet of its tribes?

• The abundance of forests led to a diet of nuts and berries

• The flat grasslands supported large herds of buffalo, which became a main food source

• The many rivers provided lots of fish

• The desert climate led to cactus-based diets

Which of the following best explains why corn was important to Northeastern tribes?

• It was used to build their homes

• It was a reliable crop that could be stored for winter

• It was used as currency

• It was only used for ceremonies