Native Americans of the Plains Quiz

The Plains Native Americans live in an area that stretches from Texas to what location to the North?

• California

• Canada

• Washington

• Montana

What animal did the Plains tribes follow over long distances?

• Horses

• Whales

• Buffalo

• Rabbits

Name two notable tribes:

• Blackfoot & Sioux

• Ute & Shoshone

• Washo & Navajo

• Anasazi & Hopi

What type of home did the Plains Tribes live in?

• Longhouses

• Teepee

• Pueblo

• Mansion

What did the most courageous Sioux men have the honor of wearing as a symbol of their bravery?

• Gold belt

• grizzly bear claw necklace

• fir coat

• silver braclets

How did most of the Plains tribes hunt with?

• guns

• wooden sticks

• rocks and sling shots

• bows and arrows

What is the crop that was most important for the Plains Native Americans?

• buffalo

• salmon

• corn

• water

Why were the Western Plains Indians considered nomads?

• They were constantly moving from place to place

• They wanted to be by themselves

• They were constantly fighting with other tribes

• They were the first to be in the area

What was added to clothing to make it more fancy?

• Red, blue and Yellow colors were added

• Feathers, beads, and fur were added

• Long strips of leather and buffalo skin

• soft furs and bright colors

What was the medicine man in charge of?

• leading religious ceremonies

• heal the sick and injured

• provide wisdom

• All of the above