Native American Cultural Practices and Skills

The video tutorial explores Lenape skills demonstrated by Barry Keegan, including hand drill fire making and flint knapping. It provides historical context on Native American occupation in the river valley, spanning from the Paleo-Indian period to the historic contact period. The video discusses the legal aspects of practicing traditional skills today and highlights archaeological discoveries in the Ramapo River watershed. It also covers the subsistence activities of Indian people, emphasizing their reliance on the natural environment. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of crafting bows and arrows, showcasing the transition from spears to bows and the introduction of horticulture.

What skills did Barry Keegan demonstrate at Fort Montgomery?

• Basket weaving and pottery

• Hand drill fire making and flint knapping

• Fishing and hunting

• Cooking and farming

During which periods did Native Americans occupy the river valley?

• Only during the Archaic period

• From the Paleo-Indian period to the historic contact period

• From the Woodland period to the modern era

• Only during the historic contact period

What is the legal status of practicing traditional skills today?

• Illegal in all situations

• Legal only in survival situations

• Legal only with a special permit

• Completely legal without restrictions

What was discovered in the Ramapo River watershed?

• Ancient pottery

• European settlements

• 11 lithic sites

• Native American burial grounds

What were the main subsistence activities of Native Americans before European settlers arrived?

• Building and construction

• Trading and crafting

• Hunting, fishing, and foraging

• Agriculture and mining

What materials are needed for the hand drill fire making technique?

• Animal bones and sinew

• Metal and stone

• Two different or the same types of wood

• Clay and water

How is the length of an arrow determined?

• By the length of the bow

• By the height of the user

• By the weight of the arrowhead

• From the armpit to a specific knuckle

What replaced the spear in Native American culture?

• The slingshot

• The javelin

• The bow and arrow

• The crossbow

What became an important supplement to traditional hunting and fishing?

• Horticulture or garden farming

• Textile production

• Pottery making

• Metalworking

What was the significance of clay pottery in Native American culture?

• It was used for ceremonial purposes only

• It was used exclusively for cooking

• It became widespread and replaced wooden containers

• It was a form of currency