Native American History and Culture

What is the primary method Native American tribes used to preserve their history and culture?

• Oral traditions

• Written records

• Hieroglyphics

• Stone carvings

Which tribes were part of the Northeast culture area and had sustained contact with Europeans?

• Iroquoian and Algonquian speakers

• Cherokee and Seminole

• Crow and Cheyenne

• Navajo and Apache

What was the Trail of Tears?

• The forced relocation of the Five Civilized Tribes

• A ceremonial path for spiritual journeys

• A trade route among Plains tribes

• A battle strategy used by the Iroquois

What significant change occurred to the Plains tribes after the introduction of horses?

• They became more nomadic

• They settled in larger villages

• They abandoned farming

• They stopped using teepees

What is the political status of Native American tribes in the United States?

• Sovereign nations

• Federal territories

• State-governed regions

• Colonial dependencies

The Plains Indians are known for their use of ________ and elaborate _________ war bonnets.

Describe Tribal Governance.