Native American Societies Before European Contact - AP U.S. History
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Identify the primary building material for the homes of the Pueblo peoples.
Identify the primary building material for the homes of the Pueblo peoples.
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Adobe. Sun-dried brick material ideal for arid climate construction.
Adobe. Sun-dried brick material ideal for arid climate construction.
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What was the primary factor in the social hierarchy of the Mississippian culture?
What was the primary factor in the social hierarchy of the Mississippian culture?
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Chiefdoms and religious leaders. Complex society with religious and political leadership structures.
Chiefdoms and religious leaders. Complex society with religious and political leadership structures.
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Which Native American confederacy was known for its Great Law of Peace?
Which Native American confederacy was known for its Great Law of Peace?
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The Iroquois Confederacy. Democratic constitution uniting six nations in peace alliance.
The Iroquois Confederacy. Democratic constitution uniting six nations in peace alliance.
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Identify the primary economic activity of the Algonquian tribes.
Identify the primary economic activity of the Algonquian tribes.
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Hunting, fishing, and agriculture. Diverse economy adapted to varied woodland environments.
Hunting, fishing, and agriculture. Diverse economy adapted to varied woodland environments.
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Name the geographic region where the Pueblo people primarily resided.
Name the geographic region where the Pueblo people primarily resided.
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The American Southwest. Arid region where agricultural communities developed sophisticated irrigation.
The American Southwest. Arid region where agricultural communities developed sophisticated irrigation.
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Identify the staple crop in the Three Sisters agricultural system.
Identify the staple crop in the Three Sisters agricultural system.
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Corn, beans, and squash. Complementary crops providing complete nutrition when grown together.
Corn, beans, and squash. Complementary crops providing complete nutrition when grown together.
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Which Native American group used wampum as a form of currency?
Which Native American group used wampum as a form of currency?
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The Iroquois and other Eastern tribes. Shell beads served as currency and diplomatic records.
The Iroquois and other Eastern tribes. Shell beads served as currency and diplomatic records.
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Name the ceremony central to the social structure of the Pacific Northwest tribes.
Name the ceremony central to the social structure of the Pacific Northwest tribes.
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The potlatch. Gift-giving feast demonstrating wealth and social status.
The potlatch. Gift-giving feast demonstrating wealth and social status.
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What type of dwelling was used by the Plains tribes during migration?
What type of dwelling was used by the Plains tribes during migration?
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Tipis. Portable cone-shaped shelters ideal for nomadic lifestyle.
Tipis. Portable cone-shaped shelters ideal for nomadic lifestyle.
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Which Native American group lived in the Four Corners region?
Which Native American group lived in the Four Corners region?
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The Ancestral Puebloans. Southwest region where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet.
The Ancestral Puebloans. Southwest region where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet.
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What was the key feature of Anasazi architecture?
What was the key feature of Anasazi architecture?
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Multi-story stone and adobe buildings. Complex urban architecture adapted to cliff environments.
Multi-story stone and adobe buildings. Complex urban architecture adapted to cliff environments.
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Name the primary food source for the Woodland tribes.
Name the primary food source for the Woodland tribes.
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Agriculture and hunting. Forest resources supported diverse food procurement strategies.
Agriculture and hunting. Forest resources supported diverse food procurement strategies.
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Which Native American culture is known for its mound-building activities?
Which Native American culture is known for its mound-building activities?
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The Mississippian culture. Built elaborate earthen structures for ceremonies and burials.
The Mississippian culture. Built elaborate earthen structures for ceremonies and burials.
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Identify the geographic area inhabited by the Inuit peoples.
Identify the geographic area inhabited by the Inuit peoples.
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The Arctic regions. Adapted to extreme cold with specialized hunting and survival skills.
The Arctic regions. Adapted to extreme cold with specialized hunting and survival skills.
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Which Native American society developed the birchbark canoe?
Which Native American society developed the birchbark canoe?
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The Algonquian tribes. Lightweight watercraft perfect for forest waterways and portaging.
The Algonquian tribes. Lightweight watercraft perfect for forest waterways and portaging.
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Which Native American society is associated with the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings?
Which Native American society is associated with the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings?
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The Ancestral Puebloans. Famous cliff palace ruins in Colorado showcase their architecture.
The Ancestral Puebloans. Famous cliff palace ruins in Colorado showcase their architecture.
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What was the primary purpose of the kiva in Pueblo culture?
What was the primary purpose of the kiva in Pueblo culture?
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Religious ceremonies and meetings. Sacred underground spaces for spiritual and community gatherings.
Religious ceremonies and meetings. Sacred underground spaces for spiritual and community gatherings.
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Which Native American group is associated with the Great Plains region?
Which Native American group is associated with the Great Plains region?
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The Sioux, Cheyenne, and Comanche. Powerful tribes dominating the Great Plains grasslands.
The Sioux, Cheyenne, and Comanche. Powerful tribes dominating the Great Plains grasslands.
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Identify the region where the Hopewell culture was primarily located.
Identify the region where the Hopewell culture was primarily located.
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The Eastern Woodlands. Rich river valleys supported complex trading civilizations.
The Eastern Woodlands. Rich river valleys supported complex trading civilizations.
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Name the primary trade item of the Native American tribes in the Great Plains.
Name the primary trade item of the Native American tribes in the Great Plains.
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Bison products. Meat, hides, and bones were valuable trade commodities.
Bison products. Meat, hides, and bones were valuable trade commodities.
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Which culture is known for its intricate totem poles?
Which culture is known for its intricate totem poles?
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The Pacific Northwest tribes. Artistic expressions reflecting spiritual beliefs and family histories.
The Pacific Northwest tribes. Artistic expressions reflecting spiritual beliefs and family histories.
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What was a significant agricultural innovation of the Hohokam people?
What was a significant agricultural innovation of the Hohokam people?
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Irrigation canals. Advanced water management in desert environment.
Irrigation canals. Advanced water management in desert environment.
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Which Native American society inhabited the Great Basin region?
Which Native American society inhabited the Great Basin region?
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The Shoshone and Paiute tribes. Adapted to harsh desert conditions with limited resources.
The Shoshone and Paiute tribes. Adapted to harsh desert conditions with limited resources.
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What was the primary method of subsistence for the Great Plains tribes?
What was the primary method of subsistence for the Great Plains tribes?
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Hunting bison. Massive herds provided everything needed for survival.
Hunting bison. Massive herds provided everything needed for survival.
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Identify the primary material used in the construction of Plains teepees.
Identify the primary material used in the construction of Plains teepees.
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Bison hides. Portable structures made from readily available bison resources.
Bison hides. Portable structures made from readily available bison resources.
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Which Native American culture is associated with kivas and ceremonial pits?
Which Native American culture is associated with kivas and ceremonial pits?
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The Ancestral Puebloans. Underground circular chambers used for religious rituals.
The Ancestral Puebloans. Underground circular chambers used for religious rituals.
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What was a primary characteristic of the Cahokia settlement?
What was a primary characteristic of the Cahokia settlement?
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Large mounds and urban planning. Major pre-Columbian city with sophisticated social organization.
Large mounds and urban planning. Major pre-Columbian city with sophisticated social organization.
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Which region was inhabited by the Tlingit and Haida tribes?
Which region was inhabited by the Tlingit and Haida tribes?
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The Pacific Northwest. Rich coastal resources supported complex societies and cultures.
The Pacific Northwest. Rich coastal resources supported complex societies and cultures.
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Which trade network connected the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico?
Which trade network connected the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico?
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The Hopewell trade network. Extensive trade routes exchanged goods across eastern North America.
The Hopewell trade network. Extensive trade routes exchanged goods across eastern North America.
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What was the primary food source for the Inuit peoples?
What was the primary food source for the Inuit peoples?
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Marine mammals and fish. Arctic environment provided abundant marine life for sustenance.
Marine mammals and fish. Arctic environment provided abundant marine life for sustenance.
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