Southwest Native Americans

The video explores the living structures and cultural practices of Southwest Native American tribes, focusing on Pueblos and Navajo hogans. Pueblos housed multiple families and featured kivas for male-only ceremonies. Navajo hogans, with distinct male and female designs, were used for various ceremonies and adapted to the climate. The video also highlights the peaceful nature of these communities, with men and women sharing responsibilities in agriculture and family support.

What was the primary purpose of the common rooms in a Pueblo?

• To serve as a marketplace

• To store food supplies

• To be shared by all residents

• To house livestock

What was the kiva used for in Pueblo culture?

• Cooking meals

• Special ceremonies

• Sleeping quarters

• Storage of tools

Who was allowed to enter the kiva for ceremonies?

• Only men

• Only children

• Everyone

• Only women

What is a hogan?

• A spiritual leader

• A type of Navajo home

• A ceremonial dance

• A type of Pueblo

How is the male hogan constructed?

• With a circular base

• With a flat roof

• With two legs and a pointed top

• With a thatched roof

Why does the doorway of a male hogan face east?

• To align with the stars

• To greet the rising sun

• To avoid the afternoon sun

• To catch the evening breeze

What is the shape of a female hogan?

• Square with a flat roof

• Rectangular with a sloped roof

• Triangular with a pointed top

• Round with a domed roof

What materials are used to cover the dome of a female hogan?

• Brick and mortar

• Metal and glass

• Stone and clay

• Dirt and tree bark

What crops did the men of the Southwest Native American communities plant?

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and grapes

• Squash, beans, and corn

• Wheat, rice, and barley