Native American Societies and Cultures Quiz

What is the Iroquois League?

• A type of house

• An alliance of Native Americans in northeastern North America

• A ceremonial chamber

• A farming tool

Which of the following best describes the earliest people in North America?

• They were farmers from the beginning

• They were hunter-gatherers

• They lived in large cities

• They only lived in the northeast

How did the Anasazi adapt to their environment to grow food?

• By building teepees

• By using irrigation

• By creating totems

• By joining the Iroquois League

What is the main purpose of a kiva in Anasazi communities?

• To store food

• To serve as a ceremonial chamber

• To house animals

• To defend against attacks

How many mounds have been found in the Ohio River valley alone?

• More than 10,000

• About 500

• Less than 1,000

• Exactly 2,000

What was the main source of food for Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest?

• Abundant wildlife

• Corn fields

• Imported goods

• Desert plants

How many different languages were spoken by Native Americans 1,000 years ago?

• About 300

• About 100

• About 50

• About 20

What role did language play in Native American culture 1,000 years ago?

• It was important for cultural diversity

• It was only used for trade

• It was not important

• It was only used for ceremonies

How many years ago did language play an important part in Native American culture?

• 1,000 years ago

• 500 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

• 100 years ago

What does the challenge activity ask students to do?

• Compare two Native American groups from different culture areas

• Write a story about Native Americans

• Draw a map of Native American lands

• Memorize all Native American languages