Chapter 2- Peoples of the Plains

Which geographic features are most of the groups on the map close to? Select the two correct answers. (5.13.b)

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Gulf of Mexico

• Missouri River

How did the peoples of the Plains treat this animal? (5.13.c)

• They rode them into battle.

• They used them to carry supplies.

• They worshipped them as sacred beings.

• They used them for food and raw materials.

What did Plains peoples develop for communication between nations? (5.13.c)

• slang

• sign language

• written language

• picture language

What is this type of home called? (5.13.c)

• tepee

• wigwam

• longhouse

• earth lodge

What did sharing a calumet signal? (5.13.c)

• offer to marry

• desire to trade

• declaration of war

• intention to become chief

What kind of relationship did Plains children have with their grandparents? (5.13.c)

• serious and respectful

• competitive

• distant

• joking

Which group in Plains societies was mainly responsible for building and maintaining earth lodges? (5.13.c)

• children

• women

• elderly people

• men

What religious belief did most Plains peoples share? (5.8)

• There exists one all-powerful god.

• The chief's power comes from the gods.

• A spirit exists in all people, animals, and things.

• Doing good deeds brings rewards in the afterlife.

What does this item represent? (5.13.c)

• the political standing of the person who made it

• important events that occurred in the past

• offerings made to the gods

• items owed in a trade

What do the feathers in this head covering represent? (5.13.c)

• enemies killed in battle

• brave deeds

• age

• wealth