Virginia Indigenous Nations Quiz

Who were the first inhabitants of Virginia?

• Indigenous nations

• European settlers

• African immigrants

• Asian traders

Who were the first people to live in Virginia?

• European settlers

• Indigenous people

• African immigrants

• Asian explorers

Where did the Indigenous people live in Virginia?

• Only in the mountains

• Only near the coast

• In all areas of the state

• Only in the cities

Look at the map showing the five regions of Virginia. Which group lived in all of these regions?

• Only European settlers

• Only people from the coast

• Indigenous people

• Only people from the mountains

Which indigenous group spoke the Iroquoian language?

• Cherokee

• Monacan

• Powhatan

• Siouan

What language did the Monacan group speak?

• Siouan

• Iroquoian

• Algonquian

• Cherokee

Where was the Powhatan group primarily located?

• Coastal Plain Region

• Piedmont Region

• South Western VA & Southern VA

• Mountain Region

Which language group is associated with the Piedmont Region?

• Siouan

• Iroquoian

• Algonquian

• Cherokee

What is archaeology?

• The study of human history by uncovering and studying physical evidence from the past

• The study of plants and animals

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of weather patterns

Who are archaeologists?

• People who study historical artifacts

• People who write books

• People who build houses

• People who paint pictures