A Peek into Native American Homes
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
51
Native American tribes lived in different types of homes. In forests, tribes built wigwams with tree bark. On wide plains, they built pointy tipis that could resist strong winds. In the dry Southwest, tribes made pueblo homes from mud. Each home was unique and well-suited to the tribe's surroundings and lifestyle!
Question 1
What type of homes did Native American tribes build in forests?
A
Wigwams
Explanation. Native American tribes built wigwams in forests, using tree bark.
B
Tipis
C
Pueblo homes
D
Caves
E
Huts
Question 2
Why did Native American tribes build tipis on wide plains?
A
For decorative purposes
B
Because they liked the shape
C
To resist strong winds
Explanation. Native American tribes built pointy tipis on wide plains because these could resist strong winds.
D
Because they were easy to build
E
None of the above
Question 3
What materials did tribes in the dry Southwest use to build their homes?
A
Wood
B
Stone
C
Mud
Explanation. Tribes in the dry Southwest used mud to build pueblo homes.
D
Leaves
E
Grass
Question 4
True or false: Each Native American home was unique and suited to the tribe's surroundings and lifestyle.
A
True
Explanation. The text mentions that each Native American home was unique and well-suited to the tribe's surroundings and lifestyle.
B
False
C
Not mentioned in the text
D
Cannot be determined
E
None of the above
Question 5
What does the term 'pueblo' refer to in the context of Native American homes?
A
A type of clothing
B
A type of food
C
A type of dance
D
A type of home
Explanation. In the context of Native American homes, 'pueblo' refers to homes made from mud in the dry Southwest.
E
None of the above
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