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American Indians G2
Unit test for VA SOL SS.2.2, 2.4 American Indians
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long have American Indians lived in Virginia and other parts of the world? | Thousands of years. |
| American Indians developed different cultures because of... | different environments. |
| Do American Indians continue to make contributions today? T/F | True. |
| Have American Indian cultures stayed the same or have they changed over time? | They have changed over time. |
| Do American Indians live and work in Virginia and the US still today? T/F | True. |
| What does culture mean? | Cultures are the beliefs, customs, and ways of life of a group of people. |
| What are regions? | Reguions are the places that have common characteristics. |
| What is the environment? | The surroundings. |
| What is climate? | Climate is the kind of weather an area has over a long period of time. |
| What is land? | Land is the shape of the land's surface. |
| What region is Powhatan from? | Eastern Woodlands. |
| What climate is Powhatan in? | Mild winters; hot, humid summers. |
| What land were the Powhatan on? | Rivers, hills, mountains, coastland. |
| What homes did the Powhatan have? | Wood frame houses with bark/reed covering. |
| What jobs did the Powhatan have? | Fisherman, hunters, farmers. |
| What type of transportation did the Powhatan have? | Walked, paddled canoes. |
| How did the Powhatan relate to their environment? | 1) They farmed, fished, hunted. 2) They used trees for homes and canoes. 3) They gathered plants for food. |
| What region were the Lakotas on? | Plains. |
| What climate did the Lakota have? | Hot summers; harsh/cold winters. |
| What land were the Lakota on? | Plains, prairies, rolling hills. |
| What homes did the Lakota have? | Teepees. |
| What jobs did the Lakota have? | Hunters, horsemen. |
| What type of transportation did the Lakota have? | Walked, used horses. |
| How did the Lakota relate to their environment? | 1) They moved around the region to hunt for buffalo. 2) They used every part of the buffalo for food, clothing, shelter, and tools. 3) They later used horses for transportation. |
| What region were the Pueblo in? | Southwest. |
| What climate did the Pueblo have? | Hot days; cold nights; little rainfall. |
| What type of land did the Pueblo have? | High flatlands. |
| What type of homes did the Pueblo have? | Multi-story terraced buildings. |
| What type of jobs did the Pueblo have? | Hunters, farmers. |
| What type of transportation did the Pueblo have? | Walked. |
| How did the Pueblo relate to their environment? | 1) They farmed the land (grew corn, beans, and squash) 2) They lived in villages in adobe (clay) houses. |
| What contributions did the American Indians have? | 1) Arts (pottery, weaving, carving) 2) Knowledge of their environment. 3) Respect for nature. 4) Farming of corn and tobacco. |