Great Plains Native Americans

What type of environment is the Great Plains of North America?

• woodlands

• grasslands

• arctic

• tropical

The Great Plains Natives had to be nomadic because

• they were farmers

• they moved because of their religion

• they moved to avoid sickness

• they traveled to follow the herds of buffalo

What do all Native American tribes have in common even though they had different environments?

• Types of food

• Types of clothing

• They are all self-sufficient

• Types of shelter

The main resource of the Great Plains Indians were

• trees

• buffalo

• bulls

• pigs

What does it mean for a culture to be self-sufficient?

• Way of life that allows for free time for yourself

• Daily life that includes a trip to the market

• Way of life where survival depends on meeting basic needs from resources in the environment

• Daily life on a tropical island

The best reason Great Plains natives lived in teepees was because _____________________________.

• Teepees are waterproof to keep out the rain

• Teepees are a symbol of freedom

• Teepees are easy to move and reassemble

• Teepees are good for the environment

Which parts of the buffalo did the Great Plains Indians use?

• hooves

• hide

• stomach

• They used nearly every part of the buffalo

Which of these is NOT one of the Great Plains tribes?

• Comanche

• Lakota

• Crow

• Apache

True or false? The women were in charge of taking care of the children, putting up the teepees, cooking, and making clothing.

• True

• False

____________ changed the culture of the Great Plains Region because they made it possible to travel long distances.

• Buffalo

• Cows

• Horses

• Bulls