1. What was a crucial agricultural activity performed in the spring by the peoples of the Eastern Woodlands?
- A. Hunting large game for winter hides
- B. Planting crops like corn and squash
- C. Harvesting wild rice from the lakes
- D. Moving to winter shelters in the mountains
2. The environment of the Eastern Woodlands was primarily characterized by its...
- A. vast forests, rivers, and lakes.
- B. arctic ice fields and frozen tundra.
- C. extensive deserts and high plateaus.
- D. wide, open prairies and grasslands with very few trees.
3. In the fall, what was a key activity for the people of the Eastern Woodlands to prepare for the upcoming winter?
- A. Planting a final crop of squash
- B. Hunting deer and other animals
- C. Building new canoes for spring fishing
- D. Moving their villages to the coast
4. Which set of activities best represents the seasonal lifestyle of the Eastern Woodlands peoples?
- A. Building igloos in winter and hunting seals in summer.
- B. Herding cattle in the spring and trading spices in the fall.
- C. Planting corn in spring, fishing in summer, and hunting deer in fall.
- D. Mining for gold in the summer and migrating south for the winter months.
5. How did the cycle of the seasons primarily influence the lives of the early peoples in the Eastern Woodlands?
- A. It caused them to build new types of shelters every few months.
- B. It dictated their schedule for planting, hunting, and gathering food.
- C. It forced them to migrate long distances to escape the cold winters.
- D. It determined which groups they would go to war with for resources.
6. The Cherokee and Creek peoples were expert farmers who cultivated a trio of crops known as the "Three Sisters." What were these three important crops?
- A. Tobacco, cotton, and potatoes
- B. Corn, beans, and squash
- C. Wheat, barley, and rice
- D. Sunflowers, pumpkins, and tomatoes
7. What was the primary reason that allowed Southeastern peoples like the Cherokee and Creek to establish permanent villages?
- A. Their alliance with neighboring tribes for defense.
- B. A steady food supply from successful farming.
- C. The discovery of gold and other valuable minerals in the region.
- D. The construction of large canoes for fishing and transportation on major rivers.
8. The peoples of the Southeast built sturdy homes using a method called "wattle and daub." What materials were combined in this construction technique?
- A. Large stones and mortar made from crushed shells
- B. Sod bricks cut from the prairie and stacked
- C. River cane, sticks, and clay
- D. Carved logs interlocked at the corners
9. How did the successful cultivation of crops like corn, beans, and squash directly impact the lifestyle of Southeastern communities?
- A. It caused them to abandon hunting and gathering entirely in favor of a purely agricultural diet.
- B. It enabled the development of permanent settlements with organized community spaces like plazas.
- C. It led to a nomadic lifestyle, as they had to move frequently to find fertile soil for their crops.
- D. It created a society based on trade, as they exchanged their surplus crops for fish and furs.
10. The text describes expert farming communities like the Cherokee and Creek. In which geographic region of North America were these peoples primarily located?
- A. The Pacific Northwest
- B. The Great Plains
- C. The Southwest
- D. The Southeast