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What body of water did the Karankawa live near?
The Gulf of Mexico
What did Karankawa men wear?
breechcloth/little clothing
What were some types of food that the Karankawa ate?
fish, shellfish, and turtles
What type of shelter did the Karankawa build during the summer?
Wikiup
What type of canoe did the Karankawa make?
dugout canoe
Why were the Karankawa considered semi-nomadic?
Because they moved from place to place for the summer and settled for the winter.
How did the Karankawa protect themselves from insects?
covering their bodies in mud or animal fat
What type of animal did the Karankawa hunt?
alligator, deer, and birds?
Why were the Wikiup shelters easy to move?
They were simple and made of lightweight materials
Why were dugout canoes important for the Karankawa?
allowed them to travel
During which season did the Karankawa live on the barrier islands?
summer
What type of clothing did Karankawa women wear?
grass skirts
Name a fruit that the Karankawa gathered
wild berries or grapes
What type of homes did the Karankawa build for the winter?
sturdier, wood-framed homes
How did the Karankawa travel on land?
by foot
What did the Karankawa move based on?
availability of food and the weather
What did the Karankawa like to decorate their bodies with
tattoos
How did the Karankawa supplement their diet besides fishing and hunting?
gathering food
How did the tribe organize itself in the summer?
breaking into small bands of families
What skills did the Karankawa have that helped them travel?
powerful runners and excellent swimmers
What were the main activities of the Karankawa during the summer?
fishing, hunting, and gathering food
Why did the Karankawa use mud or fat on their skin
to protect against bug bites
What was the significance of sea-bird eggs in the Karankawa diet?
source of protein and nutrition
What was the purpose of coming together as a village in winter?
to create a stronger community and share resources
How many people could fit in a Karankawa canoe?
an entire family