Virginia Studies - VS.2 Review study guide for 4th grade JD

Siouan

This language was spoken by tribes in the Piedmont Region between the fall line and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Monacan were part of this group.

Iroquoian

This language was spoken in Southwestern Virginia and in Southern Virginia near what is today North Carolina; the Cherokee were a part of this group.

Algonquian

This language was spoken by tribes in the coastal plain area of Virginia; primarily in the Tidewater region; the Powhatan were a part of this group.

Monacan

This tribe lived in the Piedmont region of Virginia and spoke a Siouan language.

Cherokee

This tribe lived in southwest Virginia and spoke an Iroquoian language.

Powhatan

This tribe lived in the Coastal Plain Region of Virginia and spoke an Algonquian language.

Cherokee, Monacan and Powhatan

The three indian tribes of Virginia

Southwest Virginia, Piedmont and Coastal Plains

The areas where the three tribes lived in Virginia

Native Americans

The first people to live in Virginia.

Christopher Columbus

This explorer called the people in the lands he discovered, "Indians" because he thought he had reached the Indies (near China).

Eastern Woodland Indians

Forests, which have a variety of trees, cover most of the land. Virginia's American Indians are referred to as Eastern Woodland Indians.

Archaeologists

People who study objects from the past.

Artifacts

These were historical objects made or used by humans that have been found from long ago. Examples include arrow heads, spears, tools and pottery.

Animal Skin: Deerskin

Virginia Indians made their clothing from...

Shelter

The Virginia Indians used shelters they had depended upon the seasons and materials around them. Ex: Bark, tree branches, and reeds to make their ..., which they called Yehakins.

Winter

The season when Woodland Indians hunted birds and animals and lived on stored foods from the previous fall.

Spring

The season when Woodland Indians hunted, fished and picked berries.

Summer

The season when Woodland Indians grew crops (beans, corn, squash).

Fall

The season when Woodland harvested crops and hunted for foods to preserve and keep for the winter.

Siouan, Iroquoian, and Algonquian

The three major Native American language groups in Virginia.

Jamestown

First permanent English settlement in North America. It was built upon Indian lands.

Eleven

The current number of recognized Indian tribes in Virginia. [Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominey, Eastern Chickahominey, Rappahannock, Upper Mattaponi, Nansemond, Monacan Indian Nation, Cheroenhaka (Nottoway), Nottoway of Virginia, Patawomeck]

Algonquian

Indian language spoken mainly in the Coastal Plain region

Siouan

Indian language spoken mainly in the Piedmont region

Iroquioan

Indian language spoken mainly in southwest Virginia and southern Virginia near North Carolina

Powhatan

Indian tribe who spoke Alogonquian

Monacan

Indian tribe who spoke Siouan

Cherokee

Indian tribe who spoke Iroquioan

Indians

Name Christopher Columbus gave the native people of the Americas

Indies

Islands near China where Christopher Columbus thought he had landed

Indians

How did Christopher Columbus name the native people when he thought he was in the Indies (near China)?

What evidence is there that Native Americans lived in all areas of Virginia?

Artifacts (arrowheads, pottery, tools) found tell a lot about the people who lived long ago

What were the three major language groups found in Virginia?

Algonquian, Siouan, Iroquoian

Where was the Algonquian language spoken?

Tidewater Region (Powhatans were part of this group)

Where was the Siouan language spoken?

Piedmont Region (Monacan were part of this group)

Why were Virginia's Indians referred to as Eastern Woodland Indians?

Forests cover most of the land

How did Virginia's American Indians meet their basic needs in Spring?

They hunted, fished, and picked berries

How did Virginia's American Indians meet their basic needs in Summer?

They grew crops (corn, beans, squash)

How did Virginia's American Indians meet their basic needs in Fall?

They harvested crops and hunted

How did Virginia's American Indians meet their basic needs in Winter?

They hunted birds and other animals. Lived on stored food from fall.

What did Virginia's American Indians use for shelter?

materials found around them

How are Virginia Indian cultures different today?

Most live like us today. Their cultures have changed over time.

Why is archaeology important?

It is a way to study all kinds of material left by people from the past.

What was Jamestown?

It became the first permanent English Settlement in North America.

What was Werowocomoco?

A large Indian town used for many years before English settlers came. It was the headquarters of Powhatan in 1607.

What are some characteristics of Virginia's climate?

mild with distinct seasons which results in a variety of vegetation

What did Virginia's American Indians use for clothing?

Animal skins (deer skin)

Facts about American indians

- Virginia Indians live and work as modern Americans. The current state-recognized tribes are located in regions throughout Virginia.

- Many practice ancient traditions and crafts while incorporating new customs over time.

- Virginia Indians contribute to American society as active citizens who vote, hold office, and work in communities.

Powwow

is a way of teaching American Indians and visitors about their culture, past and present.

500 years ago

When Europeans first came to America