A Day in the Life of a Native American Child
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
65
Imagine living long ago, in a Native American tribe. You would wake up in a cozy teepee or longhouse. For breakfast, you might eat corn, beans, or squash. Your clothes would be made of animal skins. You would learn to respect nature and elders, and craft dream catchers. You might even help carve a totem pole! Today, we honor their traditions in our American culture.
Question 1
What is a teepee?
A
A type of clothing
B
A food item
C
A type of house
Explanation. A teepee is a type of house that Native Americans used to live in.
D
An animal
E
A tool
Question 2
What might you eat for breakfast in a Native American tribe long ago?
A
Burger and fries
B
Pizza
C
Corn, beans, or squash
Explanation. Native Americans traditionally ate food they grew or gathered, like corn, beans, and squash.
D
Cereal and milk
E
Bread and butter
Question 3
What was an important value in Native American tribes?
A
Disrespecting elders
B
Ignoring nature
C
Crafting dream catchers
Explanation. Native American tribes valued respect for elders and nature, and they practiced crafting dream catchers.
D
Keeping secrets
E
Not sharing
Question 4
What would your clothes be made of in a Native American tribe?
A
Cotton
B
Wool
C
Silk
D
Animal skins
Explanation. In a Native American tribe long ago, your clothes would be made of animal skins.
E
Synthetic materials
Question 5
What is a totem pole?
A
A type of clothes
B
A food
C
A tool
D
A type of house
E
A carved wooden pole
Explanation. A totem pole is a tall wooden pole carved with symbols or figures. They were important to some Native American tribes.
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