WTRM Reading Day 1 and 2 Review

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What is the significance of the buffalo to the Kiowas?

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The buffalo represented the sun and provided a spiritual connection.

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Why did the Kiowas need dogs according to the legend?

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Dogs fought battles for the Kiowas.

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How does the author demonstrate that the Kiowas have always been hunters?

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He uses an 1896 quote from anthropologist James Mooney.

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What distinguishes the Kiowas from other tribes?

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They lived on the Great Plains.

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What word best describes the Kiowa–Comanche alliance during its peak?

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powerful.

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What role did the buffalo play in Kiowa culture?

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The buffalo was central to their spiritual beliefs and sustenance.

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What is a key characteristic of the Kiowa tribe's lifestyle?

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They were nomadic and followed buffalo herds.

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What does the term 'spiritual connection' refer to in the context of the Kiowas and buffalo?

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It refers to the deep cultural and religious significance the buffalo held for the Kiowa people.

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How did the Kiowas view their relationship with nature?

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They saw it as interconnected, with animals like buffalo being sacred.

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What was the impact of the Kiowa-Comanche alliance on their hunting practices?

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It strengthened their hunting capabilities and territorial control.