Comanche Culture and History

Comanche Culture and History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the introduction of horses to Native America by Europeans in the 15th century and their impact on the Comanche people. It highlights how the Comanche adapted horses for defense and cultural significance, as depicted in rock art. The narrative covers historical encounters with the Spanish and the eventual decline of the Comanche due to U.S. military actions. Despite this, the spirit of the horse remains central to Comanche identity and culture.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Europeans introduced horses to America?

To assist in farming

As a gift to Native Americans

For recreational purposes

As a weapon of conquest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Comanche and other native peoples use horses?

As a means of transportation for settlers

To trade with Europeans

For ceremonial purposes only

As a powerful ally in protecting their land

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the rock art mentioned in the video commemorate?

The arrival of Europeans

A peace treaty

A successful horse raid

The building of a new settlement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the rock art signify about the Comanche people?

Their alliance with the Spanish

The decline of their empire

Their migration to new lands

The beginning of their empire on horseback

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pivotal moment in history is memorialized by the rock art?

The building of a fort

The Comanches seizing the horse

The signing of a peace treaty

The discovery of gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the Comanche view the horse in their culture?

As a tool for farming

As a symbol of defeat

As a gift from the creator

As a burden

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of U.S. troops on the Comanche herd?

They helped increase the herd

They traded the herd

They slaughtered the herd

They ignored the herd

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