Early People of Indiana
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
91
Once upon a time, in the heart of Indiana, a Miami child woke up with the sun. He helped his family fish and hunt for food, using tools made of bone and stone. Their neighbors, the Potawatomi, were skilled farmers growing corn, beans, and squash. One day, new people came—the Europeans. They had different clothes, languages, and tools. Things began to change. The Miami and Potawatomi learned new skills, but also held on to their traditions. It was a time of change, but the spirit of the tribes stayed strong.
Question 1
What did the Miami child do as soon as he woke up?
A
Played with friends
B
Went to school
C
Watched TV
D
Helped his family fish and hunt for food
Explanation. According to the text, the Miami child used to help his family fish and hunt for food as soon as he woke up.
E
Went back to sleep
Question 2
What kind of tools did the Miami child and his family use for hunting and fishing?
A
Metal
B
Wood
C
Plastic
D
Bone and stone
Explanation. The text states that the Miami child and his family used tools made of bone and stone for fishing and hunting.
E
Glass
Question 3
What did the Potawatomi tribe grow?
A
Rice, wheat, and barley
B
Tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce
C
Apples, oranges, and bananas
D
Corn, beans, and squash
Explanation. According to the text, the Potawatomi tribe were skilled farmers who grew corn, beans, and squash.
E
Potatoes, carrots, and peas
Question 4
Who were the new people that came to Indiana?
A
The Chinese
B
The Indians
C
The Africans
D
The Australians
E
The Europeans
Explanation. The text mentions that new people, the Europeans, came to Indiana.
Question 5
Did the tribes change completely after the Europeans arrived?
A
Yes, they completely changed their lifestyle
B
No, they did not change at all
C
Yes, they abandoned all their traditions
D
No, they learned new skills but also held on to their traditions
Explanation. According to the text, after the Europeans arrived, the tribes learned new skills but also held on to their traditions.
E
Yes, they started speaking European languages only
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