USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGINS OF EARLY PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The homes of the Powhatan in the Eastern Woodlands were made of ____
A
wood, reeds, and bark
B
mud and clay
C
buffalo hide and wood
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Powhatan Indians lived in the Eastern Woodlands Region. They lived in wood frame houses with bark/reed covering. They were fishermen, hunters, and farmers. Walking and paddling canoes were their main forms of transportation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eastern Woodland Native Americans commonly lived in wigwams or wickiups. The frame was made of willow saplings. The frame was also covered with woven cattail mats or bark.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Powhatan lived in the Eastern Woodland region. They lived in wood frame houses with bark/reed coverings. They were fishermen, hunters, and farmers. For transportation, they walked and paddled canoes.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are Powhatan arts and crafts like? The Powhatan tribe is known for their American Indian beadwork and basket art. Like other eastern American Indians, Powhatans also crafted wampum out of white and purple shell beads.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Eastern Woodlands Indians dressed mainly in clothing made from animal hides that were softened, tanned, and sewn. Their basic wardrobe consisted of soft-soled moccasins, leggings, and a long-sleeved shirt or coat, over which women wore long skirts and men wore breechclouts and short kilts.

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