Native American History and Culture

What does the term "Native" in Native Americans signify?

• They were the first to discover America

• They were born in America

• They were the first European settlers

• They were named by Christopher Columbus

Why did Christopher Columbus mistakenly call the indigenous people of America "Indians"?

• He believed he had reached India

• It was a common term for all non-European people

• The native people told him that was their name

• He was trying to insult them

In which parts of the Americas did Native Americans live?

• Only North America

• Only South America

• Both North and South America

• Only the Caribbean islands

What characteristics typically defined a Native American tribe?

• Shared a common leader and military

• Lived in the same type of house and ate the same food

• Spoke the same language and had common beliefs

• Only consisted of immediate family members

What factor primarily influenced the design of Native American homes?

• The availability of animal skins

• The number of people in the tribe

• The weather and available resources in their area

• The need for defense against other tribes

What was a key advantage of a Teepee for Native Americans?

• Its permanent structure provided long-term stability

• It was made entirely of stone for durability

• It could be easily moved and reassembled

• It offered superior protection against large predators

What material was commonly used to cover the wooden frames of a Wigwam?

• Buffalo hide

• Clay bricks

• Grass

• Birch tree bark

Which type of Native American home was a permanent structure, built from wood and bark in a rectangular shape, and could house many people?

• Teepee

• Wigwam

• Pueblo

• Longhouse

What was a common material used by Native Americans for clothing and shoes?

• Cotton

• Wool

• Animal skins

• Silk

Which of the following was a main crop farmed by Native Americans?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Potatoes