Studies Weekly: Origins of Texas Tribes

Select all the American Indian tribes that called Texas their home.

• Caddo

• Karankawa

• Lipan Apache

• Navajo

• Comanche

Based on the text, the Wichita moved away from Texas to live Oklahoma. Select the state of Oklahoma.

Answer explanation

Oklahoma is north of Texas right by the panhandle.

Match the indigeneous group with their culture.

• hunted bison and planted various crops

• Wichita

• called themselves "Kitikiti'sh"

• Comanche

• nomadic tribe who lived in Plains of TX

• Lipan Apache

What was the purpose for the author including this Natiive American picture?

• To demonstrate how many Lipan men had a unique hairstyle.

• To show how the Comanche lived in bands throughout the Plains of Texas.

• To demonstrate how Wichita men and women heavily tattooed thier faces.

• To show how the Wichita moved into north Texas.

Answer explanation

Under the subheading, Wichita, the first paragraph clearly states that the men and women heavily tattooed their faces.

Distinguish between these facts and opinions.

Groups:

(a) FACTS

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(b) OPINIONS

• Most of the Wichita tribe now live in the state of Oklahoma.

• All Lipan Apache loved their horses like family members.

• The Comanche tribe had the fiercest warrior ever.

• Wichita people favorite home was the cone-shaped, straw huts.

• Each tribe lived in different regions of Texas.

• The Comanche and Wichita were nomadic tribes.

The ​ (a)   tribe consisted of ​ (b)   warriors. They were rode ​ (c)   to battle other tribes and hunt ​ (d)   .

• Comanche
• horses
• bison
• fierce