North American Cultures Quick Check
Q1: Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.
A potlatch can best be described as a
A1: social ceremony.
Q2: Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentence.
Arctic peoples hunted
, while subarctic peoples hunted
A2: whales, elk
Q3: Which demonstrates how the Anasazi adapted to their hot, dry environment?
A3: The Anasazi moved south where more water was available.
Q4: Select the boxes to identify the type of housing in which the various North American people lived.
A4:
Arctic Cultures: lived in igloos
People of the Great Plains: lived in round, large homes made from dirt
Iroquois League: lived in wigwams
The Southeast: lived in houses on stilts
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Q1: To answer this question, we need to understand what a potlatch is. A potlatch is a social ceremony that was practiced by various indigenous cultures in North America, particularly those in the Northwestern region. During a potlatch, the hosting family would give away gifts, demonstrate their wealth, and establish social status. Based on this understanding, the best description for a potlatch would be a social ceremony.
Q2: To answer this question, we need to know what kind of animals Arctic peoples and subarctic peoples hunted. Arctic peoples, who lived in the coldest regions of North America, typically hunted marine mammals such as whales, seals, and walruses. On the other hand, subarctic peoples, who lived in slightly warmer regions, hunted land animals such as elk, caribou, and moose. Therefore, the complete sentence would be: Arctic peoples hunted whales, while subarctic peoples hunted elk.
Q3: The question asks for a demonstration of how the Anasazi adapted to their hot, dry environment. To answer this question, we need to think about how the Anasazi people adjusted to the challenges posed by their environment. One way they adapted was by moving south where more water was available. Desert-like conditions characterized their original homeland, so moving to a region with a greater water supply would have been a logical and practical choice.
Q4: This question asks us to identify the type of housing used by different North American cultures. Let's take a look at each option one by one:
- Arctic Cultures: Arctic cultures lived in igloos. Igloos are dome-shaped, snow structures traditionally used by Inuit (Eskimo) and other indigenous groups in the Arctic regions. These structures provided insulation against the extreme cold.
- People of the Great Plains: People of the Great Plains lived in round, large homes made from dirt. These homes, known as earth lodges, were constructed by Native American tribes such as the Mandan, Omaha, and Arikara. They were made by digging into the ground and using a framework of wooden poles covered with layers of soil, resulting in a partially subterranean dwelling.
- Iroquois League: The Iroquois League lived in wigwams. A wigwam is a domed or conical-shaped dwelling made of a framework of flexible poles covered with bark or animal skins. Wigwams were used by the Iroquois and other Native American groups in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions.
- The Southeast: The people in the Southeast lived in houses on stilts. These houses, known as stilt houses or elevated houses, were common among Native American tribes such as the Seminole, Choctaw, and Creek. They were built above the ground on sturdy poles to protect against floods and provide ventilation in the hot and humid environment.
By matching each culture to its corresponding type of housing, we can identify that Arctic cultures lived in igloos, People of the Great Plains lived in round, large homes made from dirt, the Iroquois League lived in wigwams, and the Southeastern people lived in houses on stilts.