S.S. Lesson 3: Plains Indians Review

Plains Indians settled into what TWO ways of life?

• exploring

• sedentary

• nomadic

• leadership

What was a purpose for using the horns of a buffalo? Choose all that apply.

• spoons

• moccasins

• cups

• fuel

What was a purpose for using the bones of a buffalo? Choose all that apply.

• tools

• bowstrings

• sled frame

• weapons

Why did the Plains Indians fight one another? Choose all that apply.

• To take back land

• To take horses

• Revenge a warrior's death

• Practice for invading Europeans' settlements

What activities did the Plains people do to compete against one another? Choose all that apply.

• Archery

• Foot races

• Sewing contests

• Wrestling matches

• Swimming contests

What direction did tepees face?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which was NOT a trait of the sedentary Plains Indians?

• built permanent homes of earth lodges

• followed buffalo herd

• farmed crops

• created temporary villages of tepees

Which was NOT a trait of the nomadic Plains Indians?

• followed buffalo herds

• women made and owned a tepee

• built permanent homes of earth lodges

• set up temporary camps of tepees

What was a purpose for using the tail of a buffalo?

• bowstrings

• flyswatter

• cups

• sled frame

What was a purpose for using the stomach of a buffalo?

• water container

• clothing

• fuel

• spoons