Quiz on the Plains People (Lesson 4) - Geography

What is the primary terrain of the Great Plains?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Prairies

• Mountains

Which animals were referred to as Buffalos by early settlers?

• Wolves

• Deer

• Bison

• Horses

What did the Plains people use before horses to pull their belongings?

• Dogs

• Goats

• Cows

• Camels

What was a measure of wealth for the Plains people after the introduction of horses?

• Number of buffalo hunted

• Amount of land owned

• Number of horses owned

• Size of the family

What type of ceremonies did the Plains people perform before a hunt?

• Rain dances

• Harvest festivals

• Special ceremonies for spiritual help

• War dances

What is the geographical range of the Great Plains?

• From Mexico to Canada

• From Canada to Texas

• From Florida to California

• From the Atlantic to the Pacific

What were the two main groups of Plains people?

• Farmers and traders

• Hunters and farmers

• Warriors and priests

• Hunters and gatherers

What did the Plains people believe they needed for a successful hunt?

• Strong weapons

• Good weather

• Spiritual help

• Large groups

What did the Plains people use every part of?

• Trees

• Buffalos

• Rivers

• Horses

How did the Plains people obtain horses?

• Bred them from wild horses

• Bought them from other tribes

• Traded with settlers

• Caught and tamed escaped horses