Plains Native Americans

What was the climate like in the Plains region?

• cool and dry

• hot and humid

• rainy and mild

• cold and snowy

Where was the Plains region located in North America?

• from Canada to the North Pole

• from Canada to Texas

• from Texas to Mexico

• from New York to Georgia

What food did the Plains Native Americans grow?

• corns, beans, squash

• buffalo, deer, elk

• fish, otters, and seals

• watermelon, apples, and turnips

What homes did the Plains Native Americans use?

• plank houses

• igloos

• teepees

• longhouses

Pick TWO answers.

Why did the Plains Native Americans use teepees as their shelter?

• They could be quickly taken down.

• They were permanent shelters.

• They could be rebuilt again.

• They were made of ice and snow.

What was the clothing of the Plains people made of?

• made from the bark from trees

• made from polar bear fur and seal skin

• leather clothing made from deerskin

• made simple from plants and animal fur

What was the land like in the Plains region?

• dry and hilly

• lots of mountains and streams

• lots of snow and ice

• flat and grassy

Pick THREE answers.

What animals did the Plains people hunt?

• buffalo

• deer

• elk

• horses

What was the main source of food, used for shelter, tools and clothing for the Plains Native Americans?

• deer

• elk

• salmon

• buffalo