Social Studies Chapter 2 Practice Test

1.

1 point

Which ceremony honored the kachinas and asked for their help?

battle exhibitions

the Hopi dance

marriage ceremonies

animal worship

2.

1 point

which of the following BEST describes the Hopi today?

The live only on reservations in Arizona.

They have kept none of their traditional culture.

They blend old and new ways of living.

They only live as their ancestors did.

3.

1 point

Which of the following was NOT one way people of the Eastern Woodlands used forest resources?

food

clothing

electricity

water

4.

1 point

Which of the following is an Iroquois custom that is still practiced today?

the Great Council

living in longhouses

using animal skins as a primary clothing source

using woodland animals as a primary food source

5.

1 point

How important were horses to the Cheyenne?

Horses were permitted to wander the plains freely.

Wealth was measured in horses, not dollars.

Dogs replaced horses as a means of transportation.

Horses permitted the Cheyenne to set up permanent camps.

6.

1 point

What is one way horses affected the lifestyle of the Cheyenne?

Horses wandered north.

Dogs had more work.

The travois was no longer needed.

Hunting buffalo was easier.

7.

1 point

Which animal was important to the people of the Plains for meat, clothing, blankets, and utensils?

caribou

deer

mammoth

buffalo

8.

1 point

Which is the BEST description of a potlatch?

a ceremony to ask for rain for the plants and other life

a religious ceremony to prepare for the future

a religious ceremony attended only by men

a party where the hosts give gifts to show their wealth and generosity

9.

1 point

Which of the following is a modern addition to the Kwakiutl culture?

sugar

berries

fish

game

10.

1 point

How did most Plains people live?

by farming

by hunting

by fishing

by farming and hunting

11.

1 point

Why did the Iroquois hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed?

The Iroquois were good hunters.

The Iroquois believed it would bring good luck.

The Iroquois knew the deer were listening.

The Iroquois felt a connection to nature.

12.

1 point

Which of the following describes the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region?

rainforest

known for constant flooding

mostly hot and arid

freezing temperatures

13.

1 point

What was a shaman's main role in Kwakiutl society?

to teach farming

to teach dancing

to cure sick people

to wear special masks

14.

1 point

In addition to meat, what animals provide to the peoples of the Eastern Woodlands?

successful hunting methods

oil and grains for warmth

friendship and skills for hunting

skins and furs for clothing

15.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT true about a shaman?

Only Kwakiutl men could be shamans.

The Kwakiutl believed a shaman could cure illness.

Shamans performed dancing ceremonies.

Kwakiutl men and women could become shamans.

16.

1 point

Who made decisions in the Iroquois League?

Great Council

older men

women

sixth tribe

17.

1 point

Which Great Plains state is home to many Cheyenne today?

Montana

North Dakota

New York

New Mexico

18.

1 point

Why did the Hopi build their villages on the tops of mesas?

for warmth

for better hunting

for protection

for the view