Location & Geography
What region of Texas did the Wichita live in during the 1500's?
The North Central Plains.
What kind of houses did the Wichita live in?
Grass lodges.(bonus points if you say Dome-Shaped)
What was the Wichita’s main crop?
Corn.
What did “Wichita” mean to outsiders?
“Raccoon-eyed people,” from their tattoo patterns.
Did the Spanish ever meet the Wichita groups in the 1500s?
Yes.
What river did the Wichita often settle near?
The Red River.
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Name two other crops they grew.
Beans and squash.
What role did tattoos play in Wichita culture?
Showed identity, beauty, and belonging.
When did the Wichita first come to Texas?
The 1500's
Which other Native groups lived nearby?
Comache and Caddo x2 if you get both.
What materials did they use for construction?
Sticks and grass.
What animals did they hunt?
Buffalo and deer.
What did the Wichita call themselves?
Kitikiti'sh
What made the Wichita powerful traders?
They farmed surplus food and traded with other tribes.
What was the climate like in their region?
Hot summers, cold winters, with limited rainfall.
What environment did they live in?
A place with fields.
What did they use buffalo for besides food?
Tools, clothing, hides for trade.
How did the Wichita pass down stories?
Farming, hunting, and seasonal changes.
What challenges did they face from Europeans later?
Disease, raids, and land loss.
What was the red river called before it was the red river? use computer if stuck
Wishita river
Why were grass lodges good for the Plains?
They kept cool in summer and warm in winter.
How did farming and hunting balance their food supply?
Farming gave steady food, hunting added protein.
What was a major symbol in Wichita art?
The sun.
What legacy did the Wichita leave in Texas?
Farming traditions, place names, and cultural influence.