Wonderful Homes: The Tipis
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
49
Tipis are special tents used long ago by Native Americans, especially the Plains Indians. They are tall and cone-shaped, just like a giant ice cream cone! Made from animal skins and wooden poles, they provided a cozy home. The best thing? They could be packed up and moved easily!
Question 1
What are Tipis?
A
A type of food
B
A type of vehicle
C
A type of clothing
D
A type of shelter
Explanation. The content refers to Tipis as special tents used by Native Americans, thus they were a type of shelter.
E
A type of tool
Question 2
What were Tipis made from?
A
Metal and plastic
B
Animal skins and wooden poles
Explanation. The content states that Tipis were made from animal skins and wooden poles.
C
Clay and straw
D
Paper and bamboo
E
Glass and steel
Question 3
What shape are Tipis?
A
Square
B
Rectangle
C
Circle
D
Cone
Explanation. The content mentions that Tipis are tall and cone-shaped.
E
Triangle
Question 4
Why were Tipis a good choice of home for the Plains Indians?
A
They were cheap to make
B
They could be packed up and moved easily
Explanation. The content explicitly mentions that the best thing about Tipis was that they could be packed up and moved easily.
C
They were very large and spacious
D
They were very modern and stylish
E
They were very strong and could withstand any weather
Question 5
Who used Tipis long ago?
A
African tribes
B
European settlers
C
Native Americans
Explanation. The content states that Tipis were used long ago by Native Americans, especially the Plains Indians.
D
Asian nomads
E
Australian aborigines
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