Which of the following best describes the Native American method of planting called "hilling"?
Native Americans made rows of hills in which they planted their seeds in the ground. This method helped protect the seeds from birds.
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What are some reasons that the Europeans left the meat to rot rather than eating it?
No time or space to bring home on horseback, or they don't care
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How did having horses affect the way the Plains Indians hunted and lived?
Because buffalo were so much easier to kill, they became a much bigger part of life for the Plains Indians. They became year-round buffalo hunters and moved whe
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Columbus met people already living in the Americas when he arrived. This is an example of contact between Columbus and Native Americans. True or false?
TRUE - "Contact" is the act of meeting. When Columbus arrived, he met, or came into contact with, Native Americans.
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Before Indians had horses, what are some reasons for them to live near the river?
To catch fish, get water easier, to water and grow eatable plants
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What helped the Native American learn to become skilled riders?
Unlike the settlers, Native Americans did not have riding equipment. Because they learned to ride without these things, they became very skilled riders.
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Why was learning about native foods so important to settlers when they arrived in the Americas?
Native foods, such as corn, gave settlers something to eat while they waited for their own crops to grow.
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List some methods the Plains Indians used to hunt buffalo before horses?
Wore animal skin and snuck up to the herd, forced the buffalo off a cliff, and light a fire around the herd.
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Settlers taught the Pueblo Indians how to raise animals to help them learn valuable skills. True or false?
False - Spanish settlers forced the Pueblo Indians to work for them. Part of that work included taking care of animals.
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How horses changed the Navajo way of life? Summarize in three short sentences
Before the Navajo had horses, they traveled, fought, and hunted on foot. Once they had horses, they could do all these things on horseback
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Why raising sheep and goat in the Southwest was easier?
They suited for the climate as they eat dry, tough plants
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How did horses affect trade?
Horses gave Native Americans the ability to travel farther and carry more goods than they could on foot.
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According to the chart, what use did the Native Americans and Europeans have in common for the turkey?
Both settlers and Native Americans used turkey meat for food. In fact, turkeys even became a popular food in Europe.