Peoples of the Plains Flashcard

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Plains peoples developed a form of communication between nations:

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sign language

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Calumet sharing signified:

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desire to trade

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Group responsible for building and maintaining earth lodges in Plains societies.

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women

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Religious belief shared by most Plains peoples:

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A spirit exists in all people, animals, and things.

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Feathers in this head covering represent:

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brave deeds

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Plains Indians used a tail to make a flyswatter.

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tail

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Large circular homes of Plains natives, housing up to 60 people

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lodge

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Great Plains Indians lived as nomads because they followed buffalo herds.

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Following buffalo herds.

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Plains tribes lived in earth lodges or tepees due to weather protection.

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Better protection against the weather.

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Plains peoples adapted by using natural resources for shelter and tools.

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Using natural resources for shelter and tools