Virginia Studies 2015 Curriculum Framework

Flashcards about Native Peoples in Virginia

Who were the American Indians?

The first people who lived in Virginia.

What are examples of artifacts that tell about the people who lived in Virginia?

Arrowheads, pottery, and tools.

What are the three major American Indian language groups in Virginia?

Algonquian, Siouan, and Iroquoian.

Where were Algonquian languages primarily spoken?

Tidewater region.

Which group was part of the Algonquian language group?

The Powhatan.

Where were Siouan languages primarily spoken?

Piedmont region.

Which group was part of the Siouan language group?

The Monacan.

Where were Iroquoian languages spoken?

Southwestern Virginia and Southern Virginia near North Carolina.

Which group was part of the Iroquoian language group?

The Cherokee.

How did Virginia's American Indians adapt?

To meet their basic wants by using the climate and environment.

Why did many American Indians live in towns along rivers?

Farming, fishing, and easy travel.

What is the climate in Virginia like?

Relatively mild with distinct seasons, resulting in a variety of vegetation.

What covers most of the land in Virginia?

Forests with a variety of trees.

What are Virginia’s American Indians referred to as?

Eastern Woodland Indians.

How did foods change for American Indians?

They changed with the seasons.

What did American Indians hunt/eat in the winter?

Birds and animals and foods stored from the fall.

What did American Indians do in the spring?

Hunting, fishing, and picking berries.

What crops did American Indians grow in the summer?

Beans, corn, and squash.

What did American Indians do in the fall?

Harvesting crops and hunting for foods to preserve for the winter

What animal skins were used for clothing?

Deerskin.

What were shelters made from?

Natural resources.

How did Native Americans try to escape from the English colonists?

By hiding and living in the Dismal Swamp.

What helps people understand the past?

Archaeology.

What archaeological digs have recovered new material evidence about?

Werowocomoco and historic Jamestown.

Where was Werowocomoco located?

The York River.

Who was the leader whose headquarters were in Werowocomoco in 1607?

Powhatan.

What have archaeologists discovered at Jamestown?

The site of the original fort.

What do recovered artifacts give archaeologists clues about?

Interactions of English, Africans, and Indians in early Virginia.

How do Virginia Indians live today?

They live and work as modern Americans, practice ancient traditions, and incorporate new customs.

How do Virginia Indians maintain their strong cultural heritage?

Through drumming, singing, dance, art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, pottery, and storytelling.

How do Virginia Indians contribute to American society?

Active citizens who vote, hold office, and work in communities.

What is the purpose of a powwow?

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