How to build wickiups, longhouses, tipis, or brush shelters - Quiz
  • 1. Which shelter is traditionally associated with nomadic Plains Indians?
A) Tipi
B) Brush Shelter
C) Longhouse
D) Wickiup
  • 2. What is the primary building material for a wickiup?
A) Snow blocks
B) Animal hides
C) Large timbers
D) Flexible branches and brush
  • 3. Longhouses are traditionally built by which group?
A) Inuit
B) Iroquois
C) Sioux
D) Apache
  • 4. What is the most crucial element for raising a tipi frame?
A) Interlocking branches
B) A tripod of poles
C) Stacked rocks
D) A central support pole
  • 5. Which shelter is the simplest and quickest to build?
A) Wickiup
B) Tipi
C) Longhouse
D) Brush Shelter
  • 6. What is typically used to cover a tipi frame?
A) Woven grass
B) Mud
C) Animal hides (historically buffalo)
D) Bark
  • 7. What is a key benefit of the longhouse's design?
A) Superior camouflage
B) Excellent insulation in extreme cold
C) Communal living space for multiple families
D) Easy portability
  • 8. What is the foundation style for a brush shelter?
A) Raised wooden platform
B) Generally no foundation
C) Stone foundation
D) Dugout pit
  • 9. What provides structural support for a wickiup?
A) A dome-shaped frame of bent branches
B) A central pole and guy lines
C) Interlocking mud bricks
D) Vertical logs
  • 10. What climate is the longhouse best suited for?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Arctic tundra
C) Temperate forested regions
D) Arid desert
  • 11. What is the main disadvantage of a brush shelter?
A) Requires specialized tools
B) Limited protection from the elements
C) Difficult construction
D) Attracts predators
  • 12. How is the covering attached to a tipi frame?
A) Sewn together and pinned or tied
B) Glued with natural adhesives
C) Interwoven with the poles
D) Held in place by gravity
  • 13. Which shelter often included storage space within its structure?
A) Tipi
B) Brush Shelter
C) Wickiup
D) Longhouse
  • 14. What's a good location to build a brush shelter?
A) A swampy area
B) An area with readily available brush and branches
C) A clearing with plenty of sunlight
D) A rocky mountaintop
  • 15. What should you consider when selecting tipi poles?
A) Thickness and dryness
B) Color and flexibility
C) Weight and texture
D) Straightness, length, and strength
  • 16. What is a common way to weatherproof a wickiup?
A) Tar
B) Plastic wrap
C) Metal sheeting
D) Mud or clay daubing
  • 17. How are longhouses typically oriented?
A) North-South
B) Diagonal to prevailing winds
C) East-West
D) According to the sun's path
  • 18. What is the purpose of the smoke flaps on a tipi?
A) To control airflow and direct smoke out
B) To reinforce the cover
C) To provide additional light
D) To attract rain
  • 19. What tool would have been traditionally used for sewing a tipi cover?
A) Hammer
B) Saw
C) Pliers
D) Awl
  • 20. What's an important safety consideration when using a fire inside a tipi?
A) Having water nearby in case of fire
B) Using only dry wood
C) Keeping the fire small and contained
D) Proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
  • 21. Why are longhouses built in a rectangular shape?
A) For aesthetic reasons
B) To withstand strong winds
C) Because it's easier to build
D) To maximize living space and accommodate multiple families
  • 22. How should you choose materials for a brush shelter?
A) Use only green, flexible branches
B) Use the thickest, heaviest branches possible
C) Choose materials with a strong odor to repel insects
D) Prioritize dry, non-poisonous materials
  • 23. What type of knot is helpful when securing tipi poles?
A) Square knot
B) Clove hitch
C) Bowline
D) Figure eight knot
  • 24. What is the purpose of the earth lodge construction technique used to build longhouses?
A) Allows for easy disassembly
B) Creates a natural camouflage
C) Reduces the risk of fire
D) Provides insulation and stability
  • 25. What is a possible hazard when building a wickiup?
A) Sinkholes
B) Falling rocks
C) Sharp branches or thorny bushes
D) Flooding
  • 26. What is a good way to improve the insulation of a brush shelter?
A) Line the walls with metal
B) Spray water on the walls to freeze them
C) Paint the walls black
D) Pile leaves and debris against the walls
  • 27. What is a windbreak?
A) A decorative addition to the tipi.
B) A structure to block or reduce the force of the wind.
C) A fire barrier used to prevent wildfires.
D) A type of bedding used in the tipi.
  • 28. The door of a tipi is typically oriented away from what?
A) Prevailing winds
B) The main camp
C) Sunrise
D) Water source
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