How were Northeast Woodland Indians similar to Southeast Indians?

A.

Both lived in diverse environments.

B.

Both followed religions based on animism.

C.

Both lived in longhouses.

D.

Both had economies dependent on tobacco.

The correct answer is C) both followed religions based on animism.

Northeast woodlands Indians were similar to Southeast Indians in that both followed religions based on animism.

These Native American Indian tribes had a particular conception of religion and divinity. For these tribes, animism was the honoring and devotion to the Great Spirit and the way the Indians tried to appease the spirits of nature. Native Indians believed that the Universe and nature had souls and that they needed to honor those souls that protected them and in return, the Indians needed to take care of Mother Nature. So yes, Northeast woodlands Indians were similar to Southeast Indians in that both followed religions based on animism.

Both followed religions based on animism.