Tennessee American Indian Tribes Flashcard

Front

Why did the Chickasaw Indians build their villages on high ground?

Back

to avoid flood waters

Front

What is one difference between Cherokee and Shawnee shelters?

Back

The Cherokee people had two types of shelters, and the Shawnee people had one.

Front

Why are Creek Indians considered a matrilineal society?

Back

They considered children to be part of the mother’s clan.

Front

Which Tennessee tribe spoke the Algonquian language? Options: Chickasaw, Cherokee, Shawnee, Creek

Back

Shawnee

Front

The mico, or village chief, was a leader in which Tennessee tribe?

Back

Creek

Front

Women wore copper armbands?

Back

Cherokee

Front

Who wore buffalo robes? Options: Cherokee, Chickasaw, both

Back

Chickasaw

Front

Which tribe had clothing made of woven fiber or animal skin? Options: Cherokee, Chickasaw, both

Back

both

Front

In which tribe did the men have a scalp lock? Options: Cherokee, Chickasaw, both

Back

both