Plains People Quiz

Which tribes lived in the Great Plains?

• Inuit, Yupik, and Aleut

• Apache, Navajo, and Cherokee

• Iroquois, Mohawk, and Seneca

• Crow, Sioux, and Blackfoot

What is the climate of the Great Plains?

• Continental with warm summers and cold winters

• Mediterranean with mild winters

• Tropical with high rainfall

• Desert with extreme heat

What type of ecosystem did the Plains People live in?

• Grasslands

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

What did the Plains People primarily farm before becoming nomadic hunters?

• Potatoes and carrots

• Corn and beans

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and soybeans

What animal became central to the diet and lifestyle of the Plains People?

• Bison/Buffalo

• Bear

• Deer

• Elk

What was the traditional shelter of the Plains People?

• Teepee

• Longhouse

• Igloo

• Wigwam

What material was used to make teepees?

• Wood and animal skins

• Bricks and mortar

• Stone and thatch

• Poles and buffalo hide

What was the most important ritual of the Plains people?

• Sun Dance

• Powwow

• Potlatch

• Sweat Lodge

What was the main material used for clothing by the Plains People?

• Cotton

• Buffalo hide

• Silk

• Wool

What was commonly worn on the head by the Plains People?

• Top hat

• Beanie

• Baseball cap

• Feathered headdress