People of the Plains Mid-Chapter Check

What was the primary method used by Plains peoples to hunt bison before the introduction of horses?

• Shooting them with arrows
• Herding them into a difficult area
• Trapping them in pits
• Using sign language

What does the term 'nomadic' mean?

• Growing crops
• Moving from place to place
• Hunting bison
• Living in towns

Which of the following is NOT a use for bison parts?

• Pillows
• Spoons
• Transportation
• Clothing

Which of the following is NOT a nation or tribe of the Great Plains?

• Crow
• Cheyenne
• Pawnee
• Iroquois

What was the primary source of food for Plains peoples before the introduction of horses?

• Corn
• Bison
• Squash
• Beans

Why did nomadic and sedentary tribes often trade with each other?

• To share resources
• To compete for goods
• To form alliances
• To learn new languages

Which of the following is NOT a type of home used by Plains peoples?

• Tepee
• Earth lodge
• Wigwam
• Longhouse

What was the primary purpose of the sign language developed by Plains peoples?

• To communicate with spirits
• To communicate with the dead
• To communicate with other nations
• To communicate with animals

What is a sharp, pointed tool used for sewing and making holes?

• awl
• bison
• tepee
• calumet

Why would many peoples of the Plains live in towns built along a river?

• To hunt buffalo
• To trade with people of the Southeast
• They could more easily travel and get water
• They could plant better