American Indians

Because the Kiowa people make moccasins, we can conclude that they were...

• skilled farmers
• skilled hunters and fishermen
• skilled hunters and traders

Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian groups in early Texas? 

• They almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on. 
• They ignored the environment, using man-made resources. 
• They adapted to their environment and used it to meet needs. 
• When they used up all of one resource, they found a replacement. 

Which of the following is true about Caddo and Comanche leaders? 

• Leaders held power in order to work for the good of the group. 
• Elections were done each year for important leadership positions. 
• A complex system of checks and balances was maintained. 
• A national American Indian government made the important decisions. 

According to the map, the first people reached North America by crossing -

• the Pacific Ocean.
• the Atlantic Ocean.
• a land bridge that linked Asia and the Americas.
• a land bridge that linked North and South America. 

Based on the illustration, the first Americans adapted to their environment by -

• using spears for hunting small animals. 
• using spears for gathering plants and small animals. 
• wearing warm clothing and hunting large animals.
• wearing warm clothing and gathering plants.

Which American Indian tribe lived on the lower Gulf coast, made dugout canoes, and were fishermen, hunters, and farmers?

• Apache 
• Karankawa 
• Comanche
• Jumano

The Atakapans fished, hunted, and gathered plants in the Gulf Coast area. This is an example of which 

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• Why all groups settled in coastal regions
• Environment affects lifestyle
• American Indians had regional conflict 

Caddo and the Karankawa are alike in that they both -

• live near large river systems. 
• used buffalos as a primary food source. 
• used grass when making their homes. 
• farmed squash and beans as a primary food source. 

How did the ancient people of Texas get resources that could not be found or made where they lived? 

• gathering
• hunting
• farming 
• trading

A leader in most American Indian tribes was called a ____________.

• chief 
• council
• band
• government