Native American Tribes of Texas

What does the phrase "indigenous" mean?

• indian

• first people

• explorers

• America

Why did prehistoric people cross the Bering Land Bridge from Asia, Africa, and Europe to the Americas?

A _________________ tribe would not move around because they had everything they needed.

A _____________ tribe would move around and follow their source of food.

Where did the Caddo live?

• Piney Woods in East Texas

• Gulf Coast of Texas

• The desert

• The Hill Country

How did the Caddo change the land where they lived? Choose all that apply

• They hunted animals in the woods

• They cut down the trees to build their houses

• They used the grass to cover the frames of their homes

• They planted fruits and vegetables

What does the name Karankawa mean?

• Friend

• Enemy

• Dog lover

• Mound people

What did the Karankawa women do while the men hunted?

How did the Comanche treat their neighbors?

• They bartered and traded with everyone

• They were friendly with other Comanche tribes but no one else

• They forced tribes to give up land and stole from rivals

• They kept to themselves

How did the adobe houses of the Jumano protect them from the desert elements?

• Kept them cool in the summer and warm in the winter

• They could move it whenever they needed

• They had air conditioning

• The windows allowed air to pass through