Plains People Video Questions

What did the Plains people hunt?

• Deer

• Buffalo

• Fish

• Rabbits

What did the Plains people use to make their teepees?

• Wood

• Stone

• Buffalo hides

• Deer hides

What did the Plains people use to start a fire?

• Matches

• Flint and grass

• Lighter

• Firewood

What were the Plains people's bows made from?

• Metal

• Bone

• Wood

• Stone

What did the Plains people use to decorate their clothing and bags?

• Feathers

• Shells

• Porcupine quills

• Beads

What did the Plains people use to make their arrowheads?

• Metal

• Stone

• Wood

• Bone

What caused the decline of the Buffalo and the way of life for the Plains people?

• Drought

• Famine

• Disease

• All of the above

What is a common problem faced by Native Americans on reservations?

• High unemployment

• Lack of education

• Lack of healthcare

• All of the above

What is a traditional Native American ceremony for purification?

• Sweat lodge

• Powwow

• Sun dance

• Ghost dance

What is a popular activity on reservations that involves dancing and prize money?

• Basket weaving

• Pottery making

• Beadwork

• Powwow