Week 6 Cultural Regions of American Indians

Complete the diagram. Put the correct descriptions in the appropriate circle on the diagram.

• Caddo - Villages formed a confederation to help one another.

• Comanche - The tribe had a peace chief and a war chief.

• Apache - Known for their horse riding skills.

• Cherokee - Lived in the southeastern United States.

• Navajo - Famous for their woven rugs and blankets.

Explain why Plains tribes did not have a central government.

• They had a decentralized political structure.

• They were governed by a single leader.

• They followed a monarchy system.

• They had a central council governing all tribes.

All Texan tribes relied on hunting as their major economic activity.

• True

• False

Which group introduced horses to the Plains tribes?

• English

• Germans

• Irish

• Spanish

Read the passage: The Comanche government had family units within villages. These family units often oversaw family matters, like marriages. Chiefs were the leaders who were brought in for larger-scale decisions. For major decisions, such as going to war or making a treaty, many chiefs would come together to talk. Other decisions, decided on more local levels, included trade with other tribes and, later, European and American settlers. “American Indian Government” What type of decision would chiefs be called to make?

• where to hunt for the day

• how many goods to trade

• creating a treaty with settlers

• whether two people could marry

Read the passage from Studies Weekly: Corn is one of the most versatile foods not only for Texas tribes but for all tribes in North America. Corn was important because it could be dried and stored for later use. “Economic Activities of Texas American Indian Tribes” What conclusion can be made based on the passage?

• Corn was restricted to farming tribes.

• Corn was a luxury item for most people.

• Corn was traded extensively in North America.

• Corn was a sacred plant for American Indians.

Read the passage from Studies Weekly: Tribes in the Southeastern Region, like the Caddo, were also known for their expertly crafted pottery. ... Much of the pottery was used for daily purposes like glasses and plates are used today. Some pieces of pottery were made for ritual or religious uses. The Caddo’s large trade network allowed them to exchange their pottery with other tribes within and outside this region. “Southeastern Region Culture” What conclusion can be made based on the passage?

• Caddo pottery was very colorful.

• Caddo pottery was rare and precious.

• Very few Caddo pottery artifacts exist today.

• Caddo pottery could be found far from their home.

The houses of the Plains and Puebloan tribes are different because:

• The Plains tribes were nomadic and used tepees.

• The Puebloan tribes built permanent adobe structures.

• Both tribes used the same materials but different designs.

• The climate and environment influenced their housing styles.