Native American Groups in Texas

Which two Native American groups lived in the Gulf Coastal Plains of Texas?

• Caddo and Karankawa

• Apache and Comanche

• Tonkawa and Kickapoo

• Jumano and Concho

What does the word "tejas" mean in the Caddo language?

• Enemy

• Friend

• Hunter

• Chief

What was the primary occupation of the Caddo people?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

• Pottery-making

What kind of homes did the Caddo people live in?

• Teepees

• Beehive-shaped huts

• Pueblos

• Wigwams

The Karankawa were known for using which type of transportation?

• Dugouts

• Horses

• Buffalo

• Wagons

How were the lifestyles of the Caddo and Karankawa different?

• The Caddo were nomadic, and the Karankawa farmed.

• The Caddo farmed, and the Karankawa were nomadic.

• Both farmed, but in different regions.

• Both were nomadic and moved constantly.

Where do the Alabama-Coushatta and Kickapoo tribes currently live?

• Oklahoma

• Texas

• Mexico

• California

What was the primary food source for the Karankawa during the summer?

• Crops

• Buffalo

• Fish and shellfish

• Corn and beans

Which Native American group is most well-known for their pottery and elaborate ceremonies?

• Comanche

• Karankawa

• Caddo

• Jumano

What were the Tonkawa people known for?

• Farming

• Believing they were descended from wolves

• Constructing large pueblos

• Using canoes for travel