Exploring Native Texans

What is a nomadic tribe?

• A nomadic tribe is a group of people who live in urban areas and do not move.

• A nomadic tribe is a group of people who move frequently, often in search of food, water, or grazing land.

• A nomadic tribe is a group of people who settle in one place permanently.

• A nomadic tribe is a community that relies solely on agriculture.

Name one characteristic of settled tribes.

• Limited social structure

• Hunting and gathering

• Agricultural lifestyle

• Nomadic lifestyle

How did nomadic tribes obtain their food?

• By farming crops and raising livestock.

• By trading with settled communities.

• By hunting, gathering, and fishing.

• By scavenging from other tribes.

What are some examples of settled tribes in Texas?

• Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma

• Sioux Tribe of South Dakota

• Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

• Navajo Nation

How did the environment influence the lifestyle of nomadic tribes?

• The environment influenced nomadic tribes by dictating their movement, resource availability, and lifestyle adaptations.

• Nomadic tribes settled permanently due to environmental factors.

• Resource availability was irrelevant to their lifestyle.

• The environment had no impact on their movement.

What is the significance of agriculture to settled tribes?

• Agriculture decreases the availability of resources for tribes.

• Agriculture is primarily used for trade with other tribes.

• Agriculture leads to nomadic lifestyles for settled tribes.

• Agriculture is significant to settled tribes as it ensures food security, supports population growth, and facilitates the development of complex societies.

Describe the housing structures of nomadic tribes.

• Mud huts with thatched roofs

• Skyscrapers made of concrete and glass

• Permanent brick houses with multiple stories

• Common housing structures of nomadic tribes include yurts, tents, and wigwams, which are made from materials like animal skins, felt, or fabric.

What role did trade play in the lives of settled tribes?

• Trade had no impact on cultural practices.

• Trade was essential for economic stability and cultural exchange among settled tribes.

• Trade was primarily used for warfare supplies.

• Trade was only important for nomadic tribes.

How did the arrival of Europeans affect nomadic tribes?

• The arrival of Europeans had no impact on the lifestyles of nomadic tribes.

• Nomadic tribes were able to maintain their traditional practices without any changes.

• Nomadic tribes thrived and expanded their territories due to European arrival.

• The arrival of Europeans disrupted nomadic tribes' lifestyles, leading to population decline, loss of land, and forced adaptation.

What are the main differences between nomadic and settled tribes?

• Nomadic tribes are mobile and rely on hunting and gathering, while settled tribes are stationary and practice agriculture.

• Nomadic tribes live in permanent structures, while settled tribes move frequently.

• Settled tribes are mobile and depend on fishing, while nomadic tribes practice animal husbandry.

• Nomadic tribes are stationary and rely on agriculture, while settled tribes hunt and gather.