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WorksheetsPlains Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
The Plains are flat __________________ in the midwestern United States. (p.g. 14-15)
grasslands
rivers
rocks
dirt
How did the peoples of the Plains treat the bison? (p.g. 16)
They rode them into battle.
They used them to carry supplies.
They worshipped them as sacred beings.
They used them for food and raw materials.
What is an awl? (p.g. 16)
a. a sharp, pointed tool used for sewing and making holes
b. a tool used to hunt bison
c. a sharp tool similar to a shovel
d. a tool used to ride horses
Use the map on page 17. Which river runs through the plains?
a. Mississippi River
b. Ohio River
c. Missouri River
d. Platte River
What did Plains peoples develop for communication between nations? (p.g. 18)
slang
sign language
written language
picture language
What is this type of home called? (p.g. 18)
tepee
wigwam
longhouse
earth lodge
What did sharing a calumet signal? (p.g. 20)
offer to marry
desire to trade
declaration of war
intention to become chief
Which group in Plains societies was mainly responsible for building and maintaining earth lodges? (p.g. 21)
children
women
elderly people
men
What kind of relationship did Plains children have with their grandparents? (p.g. 22)
serious and respectful
competitive
distant
joking
How were children expected to act toward their parents? (p.g. 22) CHOOSE 2 ANSWERS Check all that apply.
respectful
joking
loving
obedient
play pranks on them
What type of religion did nearly all Plains peoples share? (p.g. 23)
animism
catholic
jewish
Christian
What religious belief did most Plains peoples share? (p.g. 23)
There exists one all-powerful god.
The chief’s power comes from the gods.
A spirit exists in all people, animals, and things.
Doing good deeds brings rewards in the afterlife.
What do the feathers in head coverings represent? (p.g. 25)
enemies killed in battle
brave deeds
age
wealth
When do people wear war bonnets? (p.g. 25)
during war
at bedtime
during special events
during dinner time
