Plains

Where is the Plains region located?

• In the middle of the United States

• In the southern United States

• In the eastern United States

• In the western United States

What is the main characteristic of the Great Plains?

• Mountainous areas

• Dense forests

• Wide flat grassy areas

• Sandy deserts

What was the climate like in the Plains region?

• Hot and humid

• Cool and dry

• Cold and snowy

• Warm and rainy

What was an important animal to the Plains people?

• Deer

• Horse

• Buffalo

• Rabbit

What was the main source of food for the Plains people?

• Fish

• Buffalo

• Corn

• Deer

What were moccasins made from?

• Deer skins

• Buffalo hides

• Cotton

• Wool

What type of shelter did the Plains Indians use?

• Log cabins

• Stone houses

• Teepees

• Igloos

What were teepees made from?

• Stone and clay

• Wooden poles and buffalo hides

• Bricks and mortar

• Metal and glass

Why were teepees suitable for the Plains tribes?

• They were warm in winter

• They were easy to pack up and move

• They were waterproof

• They were very large

What does 'nomadic' mean in the context of the Plains tribes?

• Staying in one place

• Moving frequently to follow herds

• Building permanent homes

• Farming the land