Native Americans Texas

The video explores the history and culture of Native American tribes in Texas, focusing on the Karankawa, Atakapan, and Coeltican tribes. It details their nomadic lifestyles, survival techniques, cultural practices, and interactions with European explorers. The Karankawa were known for their height and unique customs, while the Atakapan were expert tanners. The Coeltican lived in harsh desert conditions, relying on limited resources.

Which tribe did European explorers first encounter on the Texas coast in the 1500s?

• Karankawa

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Comanche

What was the primary reason for the Karankawa's nomadic lifestyle?

• To utilize seasonal resources

• To find new trading partners

• To escape from other tribes

• To avoid European settlers

How did the Karankawa make their dugout canoes?

• By using animal skins

• By carving stone

• By weaving reeds together

• By hollowing out tree trunks

What was a significant cultural practice of the Karankawa at Goose Island State Park?

• Building large stone structures

• Holding dance ceremonies called matates

• Trading with European settlers

• Creating intricate beadwork

What distinguished the Karankawa from other tribes in terms of physical appearance?

• They were taller than other tribes

• They had blonde hair

• They had blue eyes

• They were shorter than other tribes

What was the main difference between the Karankawa and the Atakapan tribes?

• Their housing

• Their appearance

• Their language

• Their diet

What skill were the Atakapan known for when French explorers met them?

• Basket weaving

• Metalworking

• Expert tanning of animal hides

• Pottery making

Where did the Coeltican tribe primarily reside?

• In the central Texas coast

• In the northern Texas mountains

• In the south Texas plains and northern Mexico

• In the eastern Texas forests

What was a common food source for the Coeltican tribe?

• Rice

• Cactus fruit called tuna

• Corn

• Buffalo

How did the Coeltican tribe catch fish?

• By hand

• Using nets

• With bow and arrow

• With spears