TCI U3S5 American Indians of the Plateau

What is the Plateau cultural region known for?

• Flatlands and rolling hills

• Deserts and canyons

• Mountains and forests

• Coastlines and beaches

Which rivers provide water to the Plateau region?

• Columbia and Fraser rivers

• Mississippi and Ohio rivers

• Amazon and Nile rivers

• Yangtze and Ganges rivers

Which tribes lived in the Plateau cultural region?

• Nez Percés, Spokanes, and Yakimas

• Cherokees, Choctaws, and Creeks

• Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho

• Inuits, Mohawks, and Navajos

What was an important food source for people on the Plateau?

• Corn

• Berries

• Rice

• Camas root

How did the Yakimas adapt to the cold winters?

• Built circular holes in the ground

• Grew corn for shelters

• Used local grasses to make clothing

• Developed a digging stick for gathering roots

What type of homes did the Yakimas build for winter?

• Underground homes with grass-mat roofs

• Teepees made of animal hides

• Wooden cabins with stone chimneys

• Adobe houses with flat roofs

What did Yakima women weave into clothing?

• Local grasses

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

What did the Yakimas use to harvest roots?

• A digging stick

• A shovel

• A rake

• A hoe

What type of artifact did the Yakimas make with local grasses?

• Basket hats

• Pottery

• Jewelry

• Weapons

What animals could be found in the Plateau region?

• Deer and bear

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and giraffes

• Dolphins and whales