Powhatan Tribe

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This is a quiz to test your knowledge on the powhatan tribe by rcrrbr of Turning Point Learning Center.

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1.

What are the houses they live in called?
- A.
  
  Teepees & Chickees
- B.
  
  Wigwams & Pueblos
- C.
  
  Longhouses & Wigwams
- D.
  
  Chickees & Wickiup
Correct Answer
C. Longhouses & Wigwams
2.

Powhatan men hunted only for small game and went fishing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
3.

Where did the Powhatan Indians live?
- A.
  
  Maryland
- B.
  
  Virginia
- C.
  
  Kentucky
- D.
  
  West Virginia
Correct Answer
B. Virginia
4.

Powhattan women planted _____, _____, and _______.
- A.
  
  Squash
- B.
  
  Corn
- C.
  
  Potatoes
- D.
  
  Carrots
- E.
  
  Sugar Cane
- F.
  
  Beans
Correct Answer(s)
A. Squash
B. Corn
F. Beans
5.

The Powhatans spoke the ________ language, also known as Virginia Algonquain.

Correct Answer(s)
powhatan
Powhatan
6.

Meals consisted of what three dishes?
- A.
  
  Meat
- B.
  
  Berries
- C.
  
  Soup
- D.
  
  Cornbread
- E.
  
  Roots
- F.
  
  Stew
Correct Answer(s)
C. Soup
D. Cornbread
F. Stew
7.

Powhatans used bow and arrows for hunting and nets and pronged spears for fishing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

The Powhatan's made dugout canoes by hollowing out trees. Over land, the Powhatan Indians used dogs as pack animals.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

Powhatan women wore _____________.
- A.
  
  Long fringed skirts
- B.
  
  Slacks
- C.
  
  Short fringed skirts
Correct Answer
C. Short fringed skirts
10.

_______ and _________ are two of the most famous Powhatans.
- A.
  
  Wahunsonacock;Mattoponi
- B.
  
  Wahunsonacock;Pocahontas
- C.
  
  Thomas;Pocahontas
- D.
  
  Mattoponi;Thomas
Correct Answer
B. Wahunsonacock;Pocahontas

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Powhatan Tribe

What are the houses they live in called?

Powhatan men hunted only for small game and went fishing.

Where did the Powhatan Indians live?

Powhattan women planted ___, _, and _____.

The Powhatans spoke the ________ language, also known as Virginia Algonquain.

Meals consisted of what three dishes?

Powhatans used bow and arrows for hunting and nets and pronged spears for fishing.

The Powhatan's made dugout canoes by hollowing out trees. Over land, the Powhatan Indians used dogs as pack animals.

Powhatan women wore _____________.

_ and ___ are two of the most famous Powhatans.

Powhatan Tribe

What are the houses they live in called?

Powhatan men hunted only for small game and went fishing.

Where did the Powhatan Indians live?

Powhattan women planted _____, _____, and _______.

The Powhatans spoke the ________ language, also known as Virginia Algonquain.

Meals consisted of what three dishes?

Powhatans used bow and arrows for hunting and nets and pronged spears for fishing.

The Powhatan's made dugout canoes by hollowing out trees. Over land, the Powhatan Indians used dogs as pack animals.

Powhatan women wore _____________.

_______ and _________ are two of the most famous Powhatans.

Powhattan women planted ___, _, and _____.

_ and ___ are two of the most famous Powhatans.