North America - Sioux

What area of the country did the Sioux Nation live?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Great Plains

What animal was a major part of the Sioux life and culture?

• Goat

• Eagle

• Bison

• Dog

In what type of home did the Sioux live?

• Teepee

• Wigwam

• Longhouse

• Hogan

True or False: The Sioux Indians got most of their food from farming corn, squash, and beans.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When the Europeans introduced the horse to the Americas, it changed the way of life for the Sioux. In what way did it change their life?

• It made hunting bison easier

• It made moving from place to place easier

• It enabled them to make bigger homes

• All of the above

The Sioux Nation was made up of what three major tribes?

• The Lakota, Eastern Dakota, and Western Dakota

• The Cherokee, Cheyenne, and Blackfoot

• The Navajo, Apache, and Nez Perce

• The Seminole, Iroquois, and Cherokee

Who were two famous leaders of the Sioux nation?

• Geronimo and Pontiac

• Sitting Bull and Red Cloud

• Cochise and Chief Joseph

• Tecumseh and Stand Watie

What type of shoes did the Sioux wear?

• Sandals

• Mukluks

• Sneakers

• Moccasins

What made the teepee such an ideal home for the Sioux?

• Its thatch roofs were good at keeping the rain out

• Its clay walls could withstand high winds

• It could be packed up and moved easily and quickly

• It could be built from the cedar trees that were so abundant where they lived

True or false: Bison are large and dangerous animals. Hunting them took bravery and cunning.

• TRUE

• FALSE