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Native American Cultures

Explore the diverse cultures, traditions, and history of Native American peoples across various regions of North America.

Grade 5 Social studies Community & CulturesNative Americans
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D2.His.2.3-5. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining who created it and why.D2.His.4.3-5. Explain why individuals and groups during the same historical period differed in their perspectives.

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Native American Cultures

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Some questions may require you to recall information about different Native American tribes and their ways of life.

1. Which of the following Native American tribes was known for living in longhouses?

a

Sioux

b

Iroquois

c

Apache

d

Navajo

2. What was the primary purpose of a 'potlatch' ceremony among some Pacific Northwest tribes?

a

To prepare for war

b

To celebrate a harvest

c

To redistribute wealth and show status

d

To mourn the deceased

3. The Native American group known for building large mounds, often in the shape of animals or geometric designs, were the  .

4. The   are a group of Native American tribes who traditionally lived in the Arctic regions of North America.

5. Native American cultures were all exactly the same across North America.

T

True

F

False

6. The buffalo was an essential resource for many Plains Native American tribes.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one way Native American tribes adapted to their environment.

Match the Native American dwelling with its description.

8. Teepee

 

a. Permanent homes made of adobe brick

9. Wigwam

 

b. Cone-shaped tents made of animal hides

10. Pueblo

 

c. Dome-shaped huts made of bent poles and bark