History of North American Agriculture Quiz

What are the Three Sisters in Iroquois agriculture?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Rice, millet, and sorghum

What is the significance of the Three Sisters in Iroquois culture?

• They symbolize the unity of the tribe.

• They represent the three main gods.

• They are part of the Iroquois creation story.

• They are the only crops grown by the Iroquois.

Why are corn, beans, and squash referred to as the Three Sisters?

• They are all root vegetables.

• They grow in the same season.

• They have a symbiotic relationship.

• They are all native to South America.

What benefit do beans provide to corn in the Three Sisters planting method?

• They prevent soil erosion.

• They provide shade.

• They repel pests.

• They add nitrogen to the soil.

How did corn become a staple crop for Native Americans?

• Through genetic engineering in modern times

• Through natural selection

• By crossbreeding over thousands of years

• By importing it from Europe

What was a major advantage of corn cultivation for Native American societies?

• It allowed for a nomadic lifestyle.

• It was resistant to all pests.

• It required no maintenance.

• It provided storable carbohydrates.

What was the primary role of women in Iroquois agriculture?

• Building and maintaining longhouses

• Hunting and fishing

• Trading and bartering

• Overseeing and organizing farming activities

How did the Iroquois manage large agricultural fields without modern equipment?

• By organizing community efforts

• By employing slave labor

• By using irrigation systems

• By using animal-drawn plows

How did the Iroquois protect their crops from early frost?

• By planting only after the last frost

• By using greenhouses

• By covering plants with dirt

• By using heated water systems

What was a unique planting technique used by the Iroquois for corn?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Using hydroponics

• Planting in straight rows

• Planting in circles