Chapter 2 Lesson 3: The Plains

Vocabulary: Lodge: ____________________________

• A type of house used by Plains people, often made from earth, wood, or animal hides.

• A traditional tool used for hunting buffalo.

• A ceremonial dance performed by Plains people.

• A type of clothing made from animal skins.

Vocabulary: Sod: ____________________________

• The top layer of soil with grass and its roots, used to build houses.

• A type of stone used for building roads.

• A tool used for digging soil.

• A type of clay used in pottery.

Vocabulary: Scarce: ____________________________

• In short supply; not enough of something.

• Very common; found everywhere.

• Extremely large in size.

• Easy to replace or substitute.

Vocabulary: Tepee: ____________________________

• A cone-shaped tent made of animal skins used by Plains people.

• A rectangular house made of bricks used by desert people.

• A round stone hut used by mountain people.

• A wooden cabin built by forest dwellers.

Vocabulary: Travois: ____________________________

• A sled-like device used by Plains people to carry loads, often pulled by dogs or horses.

• A type of traditional Native American dwelling made from animal hides.

• A ceremonial headdress worn by Plains warriors.

• A musical instrument used in tribal rituals.

Vocabulary: Council: ____________________________

• A group of people who meet to make decisions or give advice.

• A type of building used for sports events.

• A tool used for measuring distance.

• A type of musical instrument.

Vocabulary: Ceremony: ____________________________

• A formal event or ritual, often with cultural or religious significance.

• A type of food served at parties.

• A piece of furniture used in offices.

• A tool used for gardening.

Geography & Environment: The Plains people lived on the ____________________________ between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.

• Great Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

Geography & Environment: They lived on fields of ____________________________ and hunted ____________________________, also called American bison.

• fields of grass; buffalo

• fields of sand; deer

• fields of ice; wolves

• fields of trees; bears

Geography & Environment: The Plains were a large region of ____________________________ land in North America.

• grassland

• mountainous

• desert

• forest