Native American Region: Plains

Click ALL of the land features in the Plains Region.

• very flat

• grassy

• Lots of tall trees

• some rivers and streams

The Native Americans that lived on the plains had to move around a lot. What type of home did they have that made this easier?

• Longhouse

• Wigwam

• Tipi

• A Trailer

Wooden poles and buffalo hides were used in making a tipi.

• True

• False

Some tipis were so large, they could hold up to 30-40 people!

• True

• False

Native Americans that lived on the plains were hunters and gatherers. Click ALL the types of food they ate.

• Elk and deer

• gopher

• ocean fish

• berries and fruit

The Native Americans used many parts of animals for their clothing. Which of the following did they use?

• buffalo, antelope, and deer skin

• eagle feathers

• buffalo hair

• all of the above

Since Plains Natives had to move around a lot to find food, they had to travel a lot by foot. What else did they use to help them travel?

• Horses hooked up to a wagon

• Trains

• Horses with travois attached to them

• They didn't have anything. They only traveled on foot.

What were some of the tools and important objects the Plains Natives used to survive?

• spear

• tomahawk

• bow and arrow

• parfleche