Social Studies Chapter 2 Study Guide
ANSWER KEY
Name: ANSWER KEY
1. Who made the decisions in the Iroquois League? Great Council (50 Men chosen by the elder women)
2. Which of the following was NOT one way people of the Eastern Woodlands used forest resources?
 food
 clothing
 electricity
 water
3. In addition to meat, what did animals provide to the peoples of the Eastern Woodlands? (circle one)
 Successful hunting methods
 Friendship and skills for hunting
 Oil and grains for warmth
 Skins and furs for clothing
4. Why did Iroquois hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed? To show they were thankful
5. What Iroquois custom is still practiced today? Great Council
6. How did most Plains people live? (circle one)
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By farming
By hunting
By fishing
By farming and hunting
7. What animal was important to the people of the Plains for meat, clothing, blankets, and utensils? Buffalo
8. What is one way horses affected the lifestyle of the Cheyenne? Made travel easier/faster; helped them
hunt buffalo
9. How important were horses to the Cheyenne? They were a sign of wealth; very valuable (Sacred Dog)
10. Which Great Plains state is home to many Cheyenne today? Montana
11. Which of the following describes the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region?
 Rainforest
 Known for constant flooding
 Mostly hot and arid (arid means dry)
 Freezing temperatures
12. Why did the Hopi build their villages on the tops of mesas? For safety, protection from enemies
13. Which ceremony honored the kachinas and asked for their help? The Hopi Dance
14. Which of the following statements BEST describes the Hopi today?
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They 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.
15. Which is the BEST description of a potlatch?
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A party where the hosts give gifts to show their wealth and generosity
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
16. What was a shaman’s main role in Kwakiutl society?
To heal the sick; perform ceremonies
17. Which of the following is NOT true about a shaman?
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The Kwakiutl believed a shaman could cure illness.
Shamans performed dancing ceremonies.
Only Kwakiutl men could be shamans.
Kwakiutl men and women could become shamans.
18. Which of the following is a modern addition to the Kwakiutl culture?
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Game
Fish
Berries
Sugar